Expert-Led Governance

Catalogs and analyzes prehistoric artifacts, maintaining a database for ascension data. The organization also conducts research on the paleogenomics of agave in collaboration with other institutions and analyzes historical records, including 16th-century expedition accounts and early U.S. government survey records, to document early European presence and prehistoric dwellings in the Verde Valley.

Participates in a Smithsonian-led research project on the paleogenomics of agave, in collaboration with the Desert Botanical Garden and the National Autonomous University of Mexico.

Conducts research including cataloging and analyzing prehistoric artifacts, maintaining a "PastPerfect" database for accession data, and analyzing historical records to document early European presence in the Verde Valley, including the Espejo expedition and early U.S. government surveys.

Unveils curated exhibits such as “Weaving Cultural Threads: Highlights from Our Permanent Collection” and hosts presentations by cultural practitioners, including Hopi Artist Filmer Kewanyama on ancestral connections to the Grand Canyon.

Provides on-site and virtual educational programs for students, including a partnership with Camp Verde Elementary School for third-grade interactive museum experiences and a Virtual Educational Field Trip program reaching students globally.

Produces educational videos on the cultures of the Verde Valley and creates downloadable road maps highlighting cultural and recreational sites in the region.

Operates school programs, including interactive museum experiences for local elementary students and a Virtual Educational Field Trip program to share Native American archaeology, culture, and history with a global audience. The organization also hosts presentations by artists on cultural connections and collaborations.

Unveils exhibits showcasing cultural connections and rarely displayed items from its permanent collection.

Highlights three archaeological Heritage Sites in the Sedona/Verde Valley area managed by the U.S. Forest Service, promoting public awareness and access.

Manages a Native American Heritage Garden featuring culturally significant plants used by prehistoric and contemporary Native American communities in the Verde Valley, serving as a resource for research, learning, and stewardship.

Maintains a Native American Heritage Garden featuring plants significant to prehistoric and Native American communities, serving as a community resource for research, learning, and stewardship in the Verde Valley.

Engages in cataloging and analysis of prehistoric artifacts and maintains a "PastPerfect" database for accession data, supporting research and preservation of regional archaeological heritage.

Operates a museum open to the public Tuesday through Saturday, featuring exhibits of ancient artifacts and offering guided tours. The museum provides free admission to members, individuals under 18, students, Native Americans, and Blue Star Museum Program participants, with discounted rates for seniors. Additionally, the organization maintains a Native American Heritage Garden showcasing plants significant to the region's prehistoric and Native American communities, serving as a resource for research, learning, and stewardship.

Operates a public museum open Tuesday through Saturday with free or discounted admission for members, youth, students, Native Americans, and Blue Star participants. Offers guided tours, rotating exhibits such as “Weaving Cultural Threads,” and educational events including presentations by Native artists.

Operates a museum open Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, featuring exhibits of ancient artifacts and offering free admission to members, youth, students, Native Americans, and Blue Star participants, with senior discounts available.

Participates in a Smithsonian-led research project on the paleogenomics of agave, in collaboration with the Desert Botanical Garden and the National Autonomous University of Mexico.

Creates and distributes educational materials including a downloadable road map of cultural and recreational sites in the Verde Valley and a 5-minute video on local cultures.

Produces a 5-minute educational video on Verde Valley cultures and creates downloadable resources such as a road map highlighting cultural and recreational sites in the region.