explore navajo interactive museum

Twinder

The 10-minute introduction film, displays and information make this museum a terrific place to stop when traveling between Monument Valley and the Grand Canyon. I feel I have to give it an "Excellent" review for the clean, well-organized and friendly presentation they display. In addition, the Code Talker Museum and Trading Post next door add to the value of the stop. If you are here during lunch time, the Hogan Restaurant (I had the Mutton Stew with fresh vegetables and my companion enjoyed the giant Navajo Taco - big enough for 2!), McDonalds and Taco Time are all at this same intersection. Tuba City was a great stopping point on our trip through the Southwest!

markj698

The Navajo Museum starts with a video that explains the Navajo spiritual culture. It is interesting and done in a manner than anyone can understand it, including children. The museum is good...the displays are organized in a way that you can walk through and read everything and have a clear understanding of just how badly the Spanish and American armies treated the American Indians. It shows much of the history and is a great place for kids, young adults and families. The young host at the facility during the week is a nice young man who is very proud of his culture and able to tell you many things, including when and where the next social dances may take place. Great value and very educational - definitely worth the time.

jinnin2014

This place is really small, but packed with great information and exhbits. Probably one of the outstanding places of our whole trip. The introductory film was super good and the hogan inside the museum is really interesting to see too.

826AnnT826

This museum built in the shape of a Hogan in Tuba City is very interesting. The introductory film tells you about the creation of the Navajos and their beliefs. The museum has very interesting artefacts, stories and a video of how a family lives. The museum does not have a WC that is in the restaurant next door. Also pop into the Trading Post while you are there.

ajenkinsfun

A small simple museum that covers all the basics of the Navajo Culture. Many displays included personal videos of Navajo Indians explaining the subject in question. The problem was that many were going all at the same time making it difficult to hear the one we wanted to.

connerb205

trade consumer stuff from Pendleton wools, although I realize that Indians used to trade for them 100 years ago. Great Indian culture information.

VicL397

Pretty basic coverage of Navajo history and traditions. Very convenient to Quality Inn and price makes it worthwhile.

Margaret_Ellen

The museum covers the history of the Navaho people. Don't miss the video, it was excellent. It is a history museum so there is information provided that can be disturbing but we learned from the exhibits and are so glad that we went.

KirstenLMJohansen

A great little place to kill time while in Tuba City, the museum was interesting and the staff very friendly.

dbgt8401

I visited this museum in the afternoon and it took about an hour and a half to get through. The museum was put together in 2002 so as far as museums go it is pretty up to date. There are a lot of videos that you can watch on various kiosks and interactive exhibits well. I did not know anything about the Navajo prior to my visit, and after my visit I have a decent knowledge of the culture and history. I definitely recommend checking it out. Oh, and only $5 to get in!

uckbuck

having lived on the "REZ" for many years, stopped here on trip back and found the displays and info are excellent primer for those who have little/no experience with these magnificent people and their culture

466nickyl

Such an interesting museum to visit, very friendly staff at the beginning sets the tone for a great experience. I felt much more knowledgable about the origins and lives of the Navajo people after our visit and especially enjoyed the films. Low entrance fee is a bonus.

Sintita

Tuba City doesn't have a whole lot happening there but this was worth it to see. Very well done, interactive, and doable in about an hour. Many of the Native attractions can be cheesy but this one is first rate. Entrance fee was about $8pp. Along side is a free attraction of the Navajo Code Breakers from WWII. A nice video presentation, photos and artifacts.

jpa2smh

What a pleasant surprise . This place is a hidden gem. We happened on it while looking for a resturant next door . I'm so glad we were recommended to stop in before leaving area. They have done an incredible job explaining the history of the Navajo . I'm ashamed to say I had no idea of how important they were in the positive outcome of the war, because of " code talkers" . Also the family in the documentary about "canyon de Chelly " was the same one that our guide for a jeep tour was from. He was actually in film as a child. What a small world it is at times .

sfmaria101

We were told about this exhibit by a member of the Navajo Nation's Tribal Council, and wish we could have spent more time here. Do stay for the 10-minute movie , which portrays the foundation of the Navajo nation's religious tradition. I was surprised by how many parallels there are with the Old Testament- quarrels and floods especially! Worth the admission price.