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This is thE primo museum to visit in the American Southwest. The artifacts are well-curated and well-notated. The building is exquisite, both inside and out. This is an honest and much needed tribute to Native American history, culture and the people, here and gone. It touches on every aspect of Native American life, culture and experience, going back centuries. If you plan to visit Phoenix, this is a must-do. I will never forget this place. It will have a lasting impact, I know.
Amazing museum! Somehow after living in AZ for two decades I don't think I've ever been to the Heard museum. They have family free days during the summer sometimes which is amazing so we took advantage of that! This place is really pretty, art is amazing! We loved the room with the screens showing videos of nature and the little star lights above. They had events too and performances. Some interactive exhibits as well. Would 100% visit again.
The Heard Museum in Phoenix is an absolute treat as exhibits focus on Native American artifacts and history, in a very modern and enjoyable setting. The architecture itself of the building is great, as you navigate beautiful courtyards exploring the various galleries. The Heard Museum isn't information overload either as some niche museums tend to be. I especially loved the collection of Native American baskets, clothing, and figurines. I learned quite a bit of the history of their education/schooling, and the challenges they faced in attending schools with non-Native Americans, as I don't recall any emphasis on that as part of general education growing up. I much preferred my visit to the Heard Museum over my visit to the nearby Phoenix Art Museum. I'd return to the Heard Museum as the collection is excellent, and would recommend a visit to those visiting Phoenix who like specialty/niche museums.
The greatly curated collection of Native American artwork is breathtaking. Not only is it an art museum, but it is also a history museum and there is so much to take in and learn. The boarding school exhibit was tough to digest. The museum is serene yet very large so plan about 2 hours. I can go on and on but I do want to give away too much. I loved the museum and will return.
What a beautiful museum. We were fortunate enough to be there for the 35th Annual World Championship Hoop Dancing Competition and saw Josiah Enriquez capture his 2nd world championship in a row on Sunday, Feb 16 2025. Such a beautiful event and terrific grounds. We explored inside the museum and the exhibitions are so special. I could spend hours looking at the artifacts and textiles and pottery made by different tribal communities. I spent less time than I would have because I wanted to spend more time watching the dancers, so I'll definitely be back!
This is an amazing museum. All the exhibits were very interesting. The Basha family had gifted many American Indian baskets to the museum. The collection was very impressive. I came mainly to see the art and sole exhibit as well as the famed Maria Martinez pottery. Both exhibits were thorough and educational. There was a private room showing a Code Talker video. My favorite gallery is in the Sandra Day O'Conner area. There are 3 featured bead artists who make their own dolls and bead the clothing. Incredible work! I highly recommend visiting this museum during these exhibits. Huge free parking lot, EV chargers and WiFi .
Since its founding in 1929 this incredible museum is a fascinating, intriguing and incredibly educational forum. We visit the Heard multiple times a year. It offers brilliant and fine traditional to modern artworks from outstanding and creative Native Americans. With its twelve galleries, over forty thousand items on exhibition, one can spend hours viewing, perusing and enjoying a vast array of exhibitions - and constantly change the exhibits with new and fascinating pieces from the arts and cultures of our indigenous people. From their presenting and hosting annual world hoop dance competitions, El Mercado de Las Artes, The Indian Fair and Market to the incredible Southwestern architectural design, the facility is an outstanding venue for enjoying what it offers. With its fantastic gift shop, eatery and lounging areas both inside and out, you will experience both the old traditions and the new atmosphere. This is an incredibly beautiful experience which a one-time visit will not satisfy. As my wife and I do, we never tire of visiting Heard.
This was a really neat museum to visit. Lots of interesting exhibits with amazing artwork and history about the Native Americans. The Art and Sole exhibit was fun to check out with the unique painted Converse shoes. The Away From Home boarding school exhibit was emotional and eye opening. Definitely need to come visit again as there is so much to see and learn!
Great museum to learn about the native peoples of the southwest. The displays need a tiny bit more powerful light as some of them are pretty hard to read unless you are standing very close which then makes it harder to for others when people are in the way blocking the sight lines. It would also be helpful to have a bit more personal information about people in the tribes. There are a few of those being the headset to your east type of thing however having more voices would bring the place more alive. Also a depiction of what a reservation layout looked like would help take it past here's another clay bowl and woven basket since they do all look so similar.
4 months ago
3 months ago
After discovering the Heard Museum in the book "1000 Places to go Before You Die", we put it on the list of ''must sees' for a recent trip to Phoenix. TAKE THE LIGHT RAIL We took the light rail to the museum from our downtown hotel. There's a stop just down the road. GET A DISCOUNT The adult entry fee was $26 and we used our AAA membership for an exciting $1 off. I feel by the time you're paying $50+ for a couple, the cost is getting off-putting. LOCKERS AVAILABLE We used their complimentary storage lockers for our carry-on luggage as we were on our way to the airport afterwards. You also have to stow water bottles in the lockers. There are a couple of water fountains around the museum in case you get parched. ALLOW HALF A DAY The museum is a quality museum with a lot to see and read, but you really have to be into southwest stuff to really appreciate it in my opinion. After a few hours we were getting slightly overwhelmed, glassy-eyed and tired/bored with aching backs. (To be fair, it was our fourth museum in 3 days, so we were a little burned out!) STAY FOR LUNCH We really enjoyed an excellent lunch at the cafe in the courtyard and highly recommend it. EXIT THROUGH THE GIFT SHOP(S) There's a high-end store where you can purchase expensive rugs, jewelry, sculptures, etc. and there's also the 'Mugs and T-shirts' souvenir store and a small coffee shop. RIDE SHARE DROP OFF AND PICK UP The ride share pick-up and drop off is around the back at one end of the parking lot. Helpful? read more
My husband and I really enjoyed this museum! We spent about 4 hours here (with a break at the cafe) and did not see everything. We are planning to return soon to finish the areas we didn't have time to see. There is a ton of information on Native American culture and history. There are also a lot of videos scattered throughout to learn even more. My favorite gallery was the Majestic Figures section. The figurines are extremely intricate utilizing various materials. Food options here are better than most museums. I really enjoyed the sit down restaurant with a full menu in the courtyard area. It's different than most museums who have a small cafe with limited options or none at all. If you live in Phoenix or are visiting this is a must see! read more
This is thE primo museum to visit in the American Southwest. The artifacts are well-curated and well-notated. The building is exquisite, both inside and out. This is an honest and much needed tribute to Native American history, culture and the people, here and gone. It touches on every aspect of Native American life, culture and experience, going back centuries. If you plan to visit Phoenix, this is a must-do. I will never forget this place. It will have a lasting impact, I know. read more
1 year ago
What a great place to visit for American Indian culture, art work and artifact's. If you have people in town visiting or a leisurely day off, this museum is your next stop! They also have a restaurant for lunch served 11am-3pm with outdoor seating. read more
Amazing museum! Somehow after living in AZ for two decades I don't think I've ever been to the Heard museum. They have family free days during the summer sometimes which is amazing so we took advantage of that! This place is really pretty, art is amazing! We loved the room with the screens showing videos of nature and the little star lights above. They had events too and performances. Some interactive exhibits as well. Would 100% visit again. read more
The Heard Museum in Phoenix is an absolute treat as exhibits focus on Native American artifacts and history, in a very modern and enjoyable setting. The architecture itself of the building is great, as you navigate beautiful courtyards exploring the various galleries. The Heard Museum isn't information overload either as some niche museums tend to be. I especially loved the collection of Native American baskets, clothing, and figurines. I learned quite a bit of the history of their education/schooling, and the challenges they faced in attending schools with non-Native Americans, as I don't recall any emphasis on that as part of general education growing up. I much preferred my visit to the Heard Museum over my visit to the nearby Phoenix Art Museum. I'd return to the Heard Museum as the collection is excellent, and would recommend a visit to those visiting Phoenix who like specialty/niche museums. read more
1 year ago
North Parking Lot-Spaces are very narrow, Not much Handicapped Parking. If there is a conference/etc going on, parking is tough. Very clean and well organized. Great Displays and present read more
The greatly curated collection of Native American artwork is breathtaking. Not only is it an art museum, but it is also a history museum and there is so much to take in and learn. The boarding school exhibit was tough to digest. The museum is serene yet very large so plan about 2 hours. I can go on and on but I do want to give away too much. I loved the museum and will return. read more
What a beautiful museum. We were fortunate enough to be there for the 35th Annual World Championship Hoop Dancing Competition and saw Josiah Enriquez capture his 2nd world championship in a row on Sunday, Feb 16 2025. Such a beautiful event and terrific grounds. We explored inside the museum and the exhibitions are so special. I could spend hours looking at the artifacts and textiles and pottery made by different tribal communities. I spent less time than I would have because I wanted to spend more time watching the dancers, so I'll definitely be back! read more
This is an amazing museum. All the exhibits were very interesting. The Basha family had gifted many American Indian baskets to the museum. The collection was very impressive. I came mainly to see the art and sole exhibit as well as the famed Maria Martinez pottery. Both exhibits were thorough and educational. There was a private room showing a Code Talker video. My favorite gallery is in the Sandra Day O'Conner area. There are 3 featured bead artists who make their own dolls and bead the clothing. Incredible work! I highly recommend visiting this museum during these exhibits. Huge free parking lot, EV chargers and WiFi . read more
Since its founding in 1929 this incredible museum is a fascinating, intriguing and incredibly educational forum. We visit the Heard multiple times a year. It offers brilliant and fine traditional to modern artworks from outstanding and creative Native Americans. With its twelve galleries, over forty thousand items on exhibition, one can spend hours viewing, perusing and enjoying a vast array of exhibitions - and constantly change the exhibits with new and fascinating pieces from the arts and cultures of our indigenous people. From their presenting and hosting annual world hoop dance competitions, El Mercado de Las Artes, The Indian Fair and Market to the incredible Southwestern architectural design, the facility is an outstanding venue for enjoying what it offers. With its fantastic gift shop, eatery and lounging areas both inside and out, you will experience both the old traditions and the new atmosphere. This is an incredibly beautiful experience which a one-time visit will not satisfy. As my wife and I do, we never tire of visiting Heard. read more
This was a really neat museum to visit. Lots of interesting exhibits with amazing artwork and history about the Native Americans. The Art and Sole exhibit was fun to check out with the unique painted Converse shoes. The Away From Home boarding school exhibit was emotional and eye opening. Definitely need to come visit again as there is so much to see and learn! read more
Great museum to learn about the native peoples of the southwest. The displays need a tiny bit more powerful light as some of them are pretty hard to read unless you are standing very close which then makes it harder to for others when people are in the way blocking the sight lines. It would also be helpful to have a bit more personal information about people in the tribes. There are a few of those being the headset to your east type of thing however having more voices would bring the place more alive. Also a depiction of what a reservation layout looked like would help take it past here's another clay bowl and woven basket since they do all look so similar. read more
8 months ago
We were able to see the Bashe Basket and Jewelry Collection. It is amazing how old and delicate these weaving were. The condition of these baskets was stellar! My favorite permanent collection are the Hopi kachina dolls. The guide was able to explain their purpose and how to spot quality. There are some over 109 years old. read more
1 year ago
Fun museum! Lots of history! I would absolutely recommend to people who visit phoenix. There's so many cool things to see and learn about. Friendly employees. read more
I'm 4th generation and this was my first time here. First Friday of every month entry is free. There was food sampling and live music. We only explored half of it so we're planning on going back next month. This is a fantastic museum to those who are interested in Native American art, culture, and history. There is so much to see on display. It seemed to go on forever but in a good way. Most of the items on display have been donated by family members or other estates. These items can be anyway between 20 years to over 2000 years old. There are cafes and other cantinas that you will be able to grab something to consume. The gift shop has many Native American jewelry and art that can be purchase at reasonable prices as well. read more
Arrive early and plan to spend 3 - 4 hours here at a minimum! My regret is only planning for 2 hours. I was able to change my schedule a bit for 45 more minutes and it still wasn't enough. The tour is a must! We were on the 2nd tour and it was full! I normally avoid large tour groups but am so glad that I stuck it out. There was so much knowledge and interesting history that I appreciate hearing about. After the tour, we rushed through most of the exhibits but the Indian Dolls and Maria Martinez (black pottery) exhibits really caught my eye. The most impactful exhibit was about the Indian Boarding Schools. I had heard about them, but had no idea to what extent it affected people. Overall, the entire museum is nice and in a unique set of buildings with beautiful grounds. There were plenty of free parking as well. read more
10 months ago
Outstanding Museum! We learned so much about Native American History. The museum has a lot if fascinating exhibits. We spent 2 hours there and didn't see everything. We plan a 2nd visit soon. The Heard Museum history dates back to 1929, and was founded by Dwight and Maie Heard. The Heards were collectors of Native American art, and that's how the concept of Heard Museum started. The museum is extremely well maintained, with well marked exhibits. We took advantage of a free tour, and I was so glad we did. Tour guide Betty was excellent! She was extremely knowledgeable and made the tour fun. Adult admission is $25.00 and admission for children is $10.00. The museum has a cafe that has reasonably priced food and drinks. They also have a gift shop. I will attach my photos as well. read more
This museum is home to a collection of Native American art focusing on southwest indigenous tribes. The museum is housed in a gorgeous building. It is very spacious with lots of open space. I went on a guided tour which was a great way to see the museum and understand the history behind the various exhibits. There is an exhibit dedicated to Indian boarding schools which is powerful and heartbreaking. Would definitely recommend this for anyone coming to the area. read more
3 years ago
Open everyday from 10a-4p, I came here for the First Friday event, which was free. I think this is a fabulous idea and allows those that may not otherwise be able to attend or afford admission, the luxury of exploring this great museum. On First Friday events, they offer music and sample bites out in the courtyard, plus free admission from 5-8p. NOTE: get in line for the food right away, they will be gone 7p or earlier. The campus includes 12 exhibition galleries, free self-guided audio tours, outdoor sculptures, a cafe, coffee cantina, museum shop, bookstore, amphitheater, auditorium and courtyard. When I attended in February, there were 8 exhibits, the bookstore and coffee shop open. Walking through the bookstore, standing in line for the food samples and walking through the exhibits at a medium-quick pace, I was able to explore 5 of the 8 galleries in 3 hours, staying on the ground floor the entire time. read more
2 years ago
I recently visited the Heard Museum and was blown away by the Native American art exhibits. The intricate beadwork and pottery displays were my favorites. It's a must-see for anyone interested in the Southwest's rich history. read more
3 years ago
I enjoyed coming to this museum. I enjoy going to museums and decided to go to this one since it has to do with Native Americans and also the special exhibit had First Nations work. It is a large museum and it has a good docent lead tour. read more
Gayle, Ron, Meg, and I recently spent a fascinating visit to the Heard Museum. I especially enjoyed Native American Boarding School exhibit, of which I had seen similar ones at the Stewart Indian School and the Nevada State Museum (both in Carson City). I'd love to go back to all 3 and see them again, as there is so much history here that I need to understand even more. The Heard Museum building itself is architecturally striking, with the first person traditional and contemporary art, tribal, and other exhibits being well displayed in a welcoming environment. Don't miss the First Nations war memorial before you enter the museum proper and the gift shop (separate review). This is a Museum that I'd gladly be a member. read more
This is a wonderful example of what a museum should bring to the world. Rather than focus solely on the art and life of the various tribes, the museum also lets visitors know the terrible history of these cultures. Go not only for the beautiful art but also for a history lesson. read more
3 years ago
This was my first time at this museum. I took my 12 year old and we got free passes from the library. The exhibits are so interesting and laid out wonderfully. It took us about an hour and a half to walk through the whole museum. There's so much to look at! No food or drinks of any kind are allowed, including water bottles. It's worth the trip! read more
Five stars all around! Wow-what a very educational and eye-opening experience. We decided to visit heard as we were in town to see the Angels Baseball Spring training. I homeschool both my children and we happen to be studying the history Native American boarding schools. We are generational Navajos and my grandmother actually attended an Indian boarding school in Utah. I was very pleased with the content and exhibits at Heard and how they highlighted the beauty of the Native Culture. We will definitely return next year! read more
Every time I come to the Heard Museum, I have a great time. It is a rather small space, so don't expect to spend a ton of time here, but the exhibits are always thoughtful and well put together. I was so excited to check out this temporary exhibit on Hawaiian surfing. It is the first exhibit put together on surfing from native Hawaiians, in partnership with the Bishop Museum in Waikiki. Although the exhibit a small, there is so much of fascinating history, which makes it a very digestible afternoon, to spend with family or friends, or even on your own! If you are planning on being a frequent visitor, it is better to invest in a membership, as it pays for itself within two visits unless you are a senior or student visitor. There is also a restaurant and Café on site as well as a large bookstore. I have never had the food, but it always seems to have some patrons! The heard Museum is definitely a place to check out if you are in downtown Phoenix. read more
We knew this was a museum we wanted to visit while in town and we were not disappointed. There was plenty of parking and buying tickets was easy. So much history of tribes in the area as well as artwork and other Native American history. A must visit while in the Phoenix area. read more
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Does the museum have any complimentary admission days during the month?
Yes, every Wednesday, 3-9 pm. If you're a local, go to the public library and check out a Culture Pass for the Heard. You can use it within 7 days of checkout. Good for 2 people.
Museum hours and days open?
Hi Lee, the Heard Museum is open Mondays through Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please check our hours online at heard.org. Thank you!
When do the hoop dancers compete again?
30th Annual Heard Museum World Championship Hoop Dance Contest Artistry, sheer athleticism, cultural traditions… Read more
I teach my kindergarteners about native Americans in the spring. Would this be a good option for a field trip?
Most definitely! I would contact the museum first to hear the tour towards kindergarteners. I don't agree with the other commenter who said it's too graphic. That's just nonsense.
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