Museum of Indigenous People, Prescott

About Museum of Indigenous People

The Museum of Indigenous People in Prescott showcases Native art, history, and cultural knowledge through exhibits, guided tours, and hands-on activities. Visitors explore permanent collections including local pottery, sand paintings, traditional Kachina figures, and historical artifacts like a polychrome jar depicting a shaman from the Salado culture and food storage vessels from the Prescott Culture. The museum features contemporary artwork by Native artists and displays works by historical painters such as Kate T. Cory. The HOOP Room displays murals by Indigenous artists exploring spiritual and cultural themes. Live pottery demonstrations show traditional firing techniques, while storytelling events with elders share ancestral knowledge and narratives. An outdoor Indian Market features approximately 100 local artisans selling handcrafted gifts. Young visitors participate in hands-on activities including corn process demonstrations. The museum occupies historic stone buildings within the Prescott Armory Historic District, located in downtown Prescott.