World-renowned institution showcasing traditional and contemporary American Indian art through exhibitions, cultural events, and educational programs.
General Information
Sunday: 11:00am – 4:00pm
Closed Mondays and major holidays
Seniors (65+): $17
Students (with ID): $9
Children (6–17): $9
Children under 6 and Members: Free
Only service animals are permitted
Scottsdale, AZ (10 mi)
Tempe, AZ (12 mi)
Best visited October through April for seasonal exhibits and cooler weather
How to Get There
Head west on W Washington St toward 1st Ave. Turn right onto N 3rd Ave. Turn right onto W Roosevelt St. Turn left onto N Central Ave. Turn right onto Heard Museum Entrance. Turn right.
Overview
The Heard Museum in Phoenix is one of the world’s leading museums of American Indian art, telling the stories of Native peoples from a first-person perspective through traditional and contemporary art, especially from the Southwest. Founded in 1929 by Dwight and Maie Bartlett Heard to house their private collection, it has grown into an internationally recognized institution with more than 40,000 items, a 34,000-volume library and archive, and over 130,000 square feet of gallery, classroom and performance space. It also hosts well-known festivals and educational programs.
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