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What a jewel of a museum as Well as a first class, five star shop Featuring beautiful jewelry, baskets, gifts, and rugs

Impressive museum!! A nice collection of Indian artifacts and history. Would definitely recommend. Very educational and hidden gem in Phx. Lived here 20 years and this is the first time visited. read more

My husband and I decided to take a trip to the Heard to specifically see the Frida & Diego exhibit, which was fantastic. Several original paintings by Diego and Frida were displayed as well as replicas of clothing articles Frida may have worn. The rest of the museum was filled with a multitude of Native American artifacts, history, and interesting information.Plenty of clothes, jewelry, pottery, baskets, instruments, and more are on display. Different Native groups from the region are displayed, complete with information regarding their history and culture. This is a very well-thought out and extremely well curated museum. It is highly recommended, especially to those looking to learn more about Native Americans from the surrounding regions. read more

The Heard Museum is a beautiful museum showcasing American Indian art mostly from the mid-late 1900s. The architecture of the actual building is one of my favorite things - a true Phoenix icon filled with meandering passages and multiple small outdoor spaces. All very peaceful. The modern/rotating exhibits are usually pretty great: Diego Rivera, T.C. Cannon, Frida Kahlo in the last year or so. The museum also has a selection of artifacts gathered by the Heard family in their travels throughout the U.S., central America, and Africa. Bonus kids' section includes projects focused on the main exhibitor. For the T.C. Cannon exhibit, the kids' area included ways to practice juxtaposing traditional American Indian patterns or garb in a modern setting (just like Cannon!). Note, however, that the Heard is more of a showcase for modern (or modernish) American Indian art, including paintings, blankets, sculpture, and dress. It is aimed at preserving the ancient cultures not on showcasing ancient artifacts from these cultures. With this position as a niche modern art museum, the kids' area does not include a basic education on the different American Indian cultures/what regions they originally came from/the differences in their clothing, homes, way of life. Maybe that's more of a feature of the Pueblo Grande Museum by the airport...Either way, The Heard is a beautiful art museum and has some very interesting and beautiful exhibits about American Indian culture in the 1900s. read more

The Heard Museum in its entirety is incredible, but if you're visiting soon (until August 2017, I believe), check of the Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera exhibit. It's a $7 fee on top of the regular admission price, but it's well worth the extra cost. They have their artwork, her fashion, and tons of photographs cataloguing their lives. Plus, it's the only stop of this exhibit's tour in North America! There's a huge demand for the exhibit, though, so I'd suggest going on a weekday morning. I went on a Wednesday morning around 10:30, and it was still fairly empty. There were definitely more visitors in the exhibit than the rest of the museum, but it was nice to be able to see all of the pieces without feeling like I was in someone else's way, and there was no wait to get in. read more

Was Awesome and very interesting with all the art work and information about the Native Culture was a great experience till closing time...when we were taking pictures in the courtyard a person dress in a blue jacket and black pants told us in a negative manner to "get off the property now museum is closed!" Thank you to the employee for being a jerk! Was part our visit to AZ. read more

**This place looses a star because I got hasseled for writing this review!!* The Heard is many things to many people. For Non-natives it is a place to learn about the various cultures of ancient, recent historical and modern Native Culture. For Natives of the southwest - it is a place where we are understood and celebrated. There are so many things I love about this place and I am pleased to share with you my favorite spots in the museum. - The Navajo Sand painting that is displayed the Navajo Hogan in the Homelands Exhibit. It depicts the Navajo Creation Story and is intricate and beautiful. - The Hopi Wedding Dress inside the Homelands Exhibit - The Photograph of the Grave yard outside the Indian School in the Boarding School Experience. - The Statue of Native women outside the museum. - The Yazzie Mural inside the We Are exhibit. It depicts the story of the Navajo and Yaqui Tribe's modern history. -The beaded chucks in the Shoes exhibit! I want a pair!! When it comes to the Heard's Gift shop: now this place is amazing!! Many of their pieces are authentic and hand crafted. BUT THERE ARE FAKES AMONG THEM!!! Feel free to ask a lot of questions. Even try to negotiate prices. You never know, some of those pieces have been there for YEARS! Demand certificates of authenticity. Ask to know the meaning of symbols and designs. Know what materials they're made out of! There could be two bracelets that almost identical and one could be silver plated and one could be solid silver. And they could both be priced the same. ASK QUESTIONS!! Ask to try to stuff on. They are usually pretty nice about this, except when it comes to earrings. Many hard to find books can be found here. Whenever someone is doing a research project, the Heard is one of the first places I recommend. I recommend the photography books. Their exhibits are always changing. So check the website and see what's new. Have fun, bring a friend, and open your mind and see the many wonderful facets of Native American Culture. ****UPDATE**** One of our fellow yelpers Deb K. http://www.yelp.com/user_details?userid=sGzHUN7UpjXUGKckrv-bTw has sent me private messages asking me to edit my review and I am! She believes and knows that all the pieces are authentic at the Heard's Gift Shop. She has said and I quote: "Hi Cher, Deb K. here--actually, I do work at the Heard and I can tell you that everything that we sell is authentic." and she even goes on to say, "Maybe you're thinking about those dreamcatchers and whatnots in the back? Even those have to come from a Native-owned and operated establishment. [although I do agree they're kind of tacky, but you know the bilagaanas (White People)...they do like their kitschy stuff]" And what really got me was: "I really feel you should go back and change the part about the shop offering 'fake' items". As a Native American, sometimes it's a love/hate relationship with the Heard. The Heard is the premier launching pad for non-natives in this city to experience Indian Country but sometimes it comes at a price. We are often objectified and practically forced to share that which is sacred to us. But it's allowed and it's a choice that each Native artist that has dealt with has the Heard made for themselves. There is an unequal representation of Tribes on display at the Heard, the Navajo exhibit is HUGE at the Heard and yet the O'odham exhibit is medium sized. Even though O'odhams have contributed over $1,000,000.00 to the museum. We don't complain, atleast our ways are being shared right? And it's nice to take children to the museum and see their little eyes light up when they see things that reminds them of home. And the Boarding School Exhibit opens MANY eyes to the history that existed just a few blocks north. This slices through me and I'm so grateful this piece of history is no longer being ignored. Like I said - it's a love/hate relationship. I love the Heard because they give opportunities to Native Artists and share our culture as sensitively as possible. But it's an uphill battle to be deemed good enough to be one of those artists and people who shares our culture. I know of many great people who I personally feel should be "let in" be denied and my heart goes out to them. I love that Natives still get in for free but I hate that the Heard treats AZ tribes like we're obligated to help them to keep their lights on. I love that all the tribes in Arizona have been given the oppurtunity to share a piece of their culture yet I hate that the museum focuses on two tribes. To my yelpers: Please realize that each tribe has it's own ways and unique culture. Open your heart and mind and take in the colorful culture I grew up in! read more

What a great museum. Enjoyed it thoroughly. The Frida and Diego exhibit was wonderful and I leaned to appreciate their work even more. The best exhibit and most interesting to me was the one upstairs on the story of the native american school system our government imposed on the natives. This was a great collection and very sad. I was not even aware this exhibit was there and it seems as if you have to seek it out rather than the museum directing your focus there. It is a part all visitors should see. Reading the notes the native visitors posted there was especially moving. read more

Before you read my review, read David B's. It's much better and more informative. After you finish his, then read mine. Ok? It's because I'm going by memory from 4 years ago and David B. lives in Phoenix and has just been there. I was born in Scottsdale, went to school in Phoenix and go to Giant's/A's/Angel's/Padre's/Brewer's/Mariner's and now the Dodger's for Spring Training. The desert is in my blood with all of the red sandstone rocks, cactus, roadrunners, and bluebelly lizards. As a child, I would go out and collect boys things... like snakes, crawdads, eggs, aquamarines, agates, spiders, then bring them home to an unhappy Mother. But I also went to school with actual Native-American kids who would wear their cool native clothes and so I got hooked on everything-Indian. Plus, we would go on amazing school field-trips to the local museums. Yea, for getting out of school... The Heard is known as the other major Phoenix destination besides the Phoenix Arts Museum but I personally feel it is much better. It is world-class in its exhibits of Native American artifacts, such as pottery, katsina dolls, sand paintings, rugs, baskets, textiles, jewelry, blankets, it's all here. If you love American history, especially Indian, you have to come here and soak it all in. The founders, Dwight and Maie Bartlett, loved their Southwest and therefore collected as much as they could afford, then fulfilled their ultimate dream to share it all with the public in 1929. Most people don't realize it because not much is taught about them, but our native Indians were so creative and amazing people who had such an artist's heart and desire to express themselves and the Heard really shows their work off to the highest degree. There are 39,000 items of cultural and fine art, including drawings, painting and sculpture. Of all of the possibilities to see when you visit, the core of the collection includes 500 simply incredible Hopi katsini dolls that were on loan from the exclusive Goldwater and Harvey Companies. Ritualistic, religious, complex and often hidden meanings are withheld in each individual katsini and I love them for their mystery. Another exhibit that I love because I am just a big kid is the full-sized Navajo Hogan, the Hopi piki room, the Yaqui ramada and the Pueblo oven. Maybe someday I can sneak in and stay over night. So, in summary, if you ever visit Phoenix, you have to go to both the Heard and the PAM plus the Taliesin West (I always spell that wrong) building by Frank Lloyd Wright. It isn't all pools, spas, baseball and golf after all. read more

I'm not sure how many times I've been here, but it's a lot. I've always had an interest and an appreciation for history. Being a Phoenix native I've been curious about the area's history. I have two boys (12 and 9) who also like going here there's plenty to keep a child interested especially if you take the time to explain the exhibits in their terms. Heard never fails to satisfy my history itch. There are a number of permanent exhibits and they change things up a bit every so often to give you a good reason to return. Visit their website to see what's going on. I don't know how many artifacts and pieces of Native American and Southwest art they have in their collection, but it's certainly in the thousands. As you stroll through the museum to see the displays and read a bit about the history you can't help but put yourself in the time period and imagine what life must have been like. If you're visiting the Phoenix area from a location that doesn't have something like the Heard and you want to go home with some knowledge of Native American and Southwest art I highly recommend a visit to Heard. read more

Craving a little culture in your life? Well cancel your flight to NYC for the Smithsonian because believe it or not, we have some cultural options right here in the desert's playground. I went to the Heard Museum many a day when I was a little girl visiting Phoenix (a much less populated city at the time). From the crafts to the history, the Heard Museum entertained even an 8 year old who really just wanted to play in the pool all day long. Fast forward a "couple" of years and I decided it was time to give this historical haven the grownup test. My friends, I was more than impressed. You know how sometimes you visit someplace as a kid and then you go back as an adult and everything seems smaller and just cheaper looking? Don't worry about this being the case with the Heard Museum. They have done a fabulous job of keeping the museum up-to-date, clean and full of great ways for all ages to learn about the Native American culture in Arizona. Some highlights include: 1. Interactive. The Heard created great displays with information and an interactive game for children...or children at heart. 2. Visual dessert for the eyes. They don't cheat you on historical artifact exhibits which shows that they have a nice group of donors who are eager to keep the museum alive and visually stimulating. 3. Family-fun for everyone. I saw a brochure marketing family-fun days every Saturday in July. Activities include, interactive games, crafts, live performances, etc. 4. AZ Resident Friendly. The admission price was $12 and I cringed a little, but then as if I was meant to get a little cultured that day, they told me that AZ residents receive free admission every second Sunday of the month. Not a bad way to take care of the residents melting in the heat! 5. Cafe food you actually want to eat. To make the most of the day, I ate at the cafe and took advantage of the 85 degree weather while it still lasted. The food...was good. I had a warm turkey and brie sandwich on homemade cranberry bread with the corn pasta salad. Just writing that down made me hungry and want to go back for more. So now that I've spread the good word on the Heard, it's time to check it out for yourself. read more

Spent the day at Heard Museum today. We went to see the Frida Kalo and Diego Rivera exhibition. Fantastic!!! The cafe had a special menu reflecting the Exhibition as well as terrific merchandise in the shops. The most pleasant surprise was the fantastic Museum itself. Their Home collection of Native people in the Southwest was spectacular. The Docent who took us through the tour was exceptional. I would highly recommend. read more

What a nice little museum! We spent about 3 hours here. Originally we started out on the free tour but only stuck around for about 30 minutes just wanting to look at the exhibits a bit more closely. My favorites were the T.C. Cannon exhibit and The Boarding School Experience. I had no idea about the boarding school situation that happened.. Insane. I didn't make it in the gift shop but they have one as well as a coffee shop and a cafe that had a delicious looking menu! read more

The Heard Museum is a great place to go to learn about Native American/Indian and tribal history. A lot of what you'll find are things taught in history class but I was a bit too obnoxious to pay attention to (as well as everything else in school) remember such things after the test. Visiting here was a nice refresher, and in many instance, a great learning experience. When I visit museums, I'm always interested in the things that are centuries old. I didn't see much of that there. (And if I actually knew this part of history, there may be an explanation to this.) What I found interesting was (re)learning the adapting cultures, changes, and depictions of Native Americans from both their perspective and with the America they were becoming. I particularly enjoyed seeing the sections on their education and of course, sports. If you're a history buff, I would highly recommend going to The Heard Museum for a different perspective on American history. read more

Small, serene, and a good meatloaf sandwich. Let me just say I realize one does not usually go to a museum, skip the art, and head straight for the cafe. However, I like to find little retreats from all the craziness. I found this quiet place at the Heard Museum Cafe. The Heard Museum Cafe is tucked away in the back of the courtyard. The cafe itself is small. The patio dining next to the fountains looks serene. My server was friendly. The southwestern menu has a variety of items, from appetizers to sandwiches to dessert. There's also a wine list. I had the rustic meatloaf sandwich with roasted tomato sauce, red onions, and thick sliced white bread. The sandwich was good, but really it was the only thing that stood out. My overall experience was kind of ordinary. And honestly, that was the best part. I know people don't normally line up for 'ordinary' but what's wrong with a little simplicity in life?? I'll go back another time and try something different, because I'm always in the mood for a quiet getaway in the city. read more

I stumbled across this museum while on the way to PAM. With a few hours to kill before our flights, my friend and I decided to stop here instead. It was a great find and I learned so much. Unfortunately I hadn't learned very much about Native American culture or art in school, but I felt like my visit to the Heard made up for that a little. We had an excellent tour guide who was part Navajo and part Hopi. In addition to giving us a broad overview of Native American history, he also gave us many insights into growing up on a reservation and cultural traditions. As we toured through the galleries filled with basketry, ceramics, and Navajo blankets, he explained that a lot of the names "given" to the tribes by white settlers were simply the result of the two groups not understanding one another. For instance, the Pima tribe is so called because in response to the question, "What are you called?" the people answered, "Pima," which means "I don't know"--as in, I don't know what you crazy people are asking me! My friend and I had a wonderful time, and I would definitely recommend visiting if you're ever in Phoenix. read more

Extremely interesting! I really had no idea how horribly the Native American children were treated. Hard to believe this could have really happened!! It is all documented and recorded though...one of those very embarrassing parts of history that most people would really rather "talk about" read more

When I have a friend or relative visit from non southwest places they all want to come here and they all love it. It is set very nicely with good displays and explains a lot of what one might not know. The gift shop too is a nice stop before we continue on our day. read more

I had some time to kill before leaving the desert, and thought I may as well spend the last few hours staying cultured--thus, a trip to The Heard. I've never been big on museums, but I've come to appreciate them over the years. I can see how walking around looking at paintings and artifacts can be dull to a lot of people, but the history and stories that stand behind them is what's intriguing. The Heard Museum focuses on Native American culture, a culture that's often been neglected in this country. There are several ongoing exhibits, but I thoroughly enjoyed the one on the boarding school experience; it gave a good glimpse into what young Native Americans had to endure to help them become "Americanized". The building itself and the grounds are lovely. Maybe I missed something, but the museum portion seemed awful small. I had already gone upstairs and back down, wandering around wondering if there was more. I'm sure it's better if you're not pressed for time. But any visit, regardless of the length, isn't complete without a trip to the their museum shop. It is the place to pick up handcrafted items, including jewelry, from local American Indian artists. read more

I love the Heard museum. They had the superheroes exhibit going when I went and I thought it was well worth the extra cost. They had a lot of interactive things for the kiddos and a gameplay of Never Alone. I'm Native and came first while doing teacher training at ASU and made a point to bring my boyfriend with me a second time. I think their boarding school exhibit is done well. It can be hard to explain that history to non natives and impress upon them the trauma and effects it has had. I felt like I came out refreshed and my boyfriend learned some more as well. It's important to me that he understands my culture and the culture of all native nations. read more

The Heard Museum is truly awesome. It's not huge, but they make the most of their space, including short films, longer presentations, and a huge display of kachinas in telling the cultural stories of Southwestern Native Americans. Importantly realizing that Native American cultures are not dead, the museum contains modern artwork and filmed interviews with members of today's Native American tribes. The amount of information given is detailed but not overwhelming, and I would say that the museum represents an excellent introduction to Southwestern Indian culture. One could complain that the Heard Museum doesn't document any of the internal Indian wars or strife, but on the other hand ,considering the racism these groups still come up against, perhaps its for the best that the rest of us just learn about how complex and beautiful these cultures often were and are. A final note should be given to the beautiful museum itself, which may be the only time I'll ever use the world "beautiful" to describe any building in Phoenix. It resembles images I've seen of Roman villas and its courtyard is very mellow, with a nice cafe and pools of running water. I would even recommend coming just to chill out with an ice tea in a stunning courtyard. I mean, where else can you find that in this town? read more

Outstanding, and if you're lucky enough to get a tour from the docent Joe Carter, he's witty and knowledgeable about all things Native People's. "Never confuse ancient with primitive." read more

My daughter and I went for Mother's Day and we had such a great time. Very informative and very sad at some points. The quilts, pottery, artwork from different tribes was so interesting and beautifully designed. We loved the tour guide who really helped bring light to what we were seeing. Can't wait to go back again. read more

You want to know about the history of Arizona? You want to go to the Heard. THE premiere anthropological museum on THIS Planet. And, the gift shop: Authentic stuff at hon estly reasonable prices -- that does not necessarily mean cheap: It means *reasonable* for the authentic quality. read more

I'm a history buff, and since I live in Albuquerque in the middle of pueblo country, I know a lot about Indian history and culture, but I'm always open to learning more. So yesterday I braved the Metro from Mesa and went to the Heard Museum, and I'm glad I did. It is a beautiful facility and the exhibits are well-done with lots of explanations and information. Two or three gripes: first, the docents (female) who were giving tours on Monday, 2/25/13, couldn't speak loud enough for the group to hear. They need to provide some sort of microphone system for the docents to speak to their tours; they are available. The first docent who, I discovered later, is new and still in training, had a problem with her speed. She would start explaining about a particular room or exhibit before the entire group was within hearing distance--and about the time the last people came near enough to hear her, she was off to the next exhibit. Photography is allowed in the museum; however, some of the exhibits and explanatory walls are covered with a reflective glass or plex which reflects the light from behind, making photography difficult. The prices in the sit-down restaurant are very very very expensive - They are quite appropriate for a dinner, but for a lunch at a venue which is pricey to enter in the first place, an overpriced sandwich isn't appropriate. Even the hot dog combo in the cantina was $7! Why does every facility of this type add to the cost of the enjoyment of the place by offering overpriced food? The building and grounds are gorgeous, and quite an oasis in the middle of a busy city. Getting there is a breeze on the Metro, with the stop just across the street. I enjoyed my day at Heard, but I probably won't be back. An attraction like this is usually a one-time thing for me. read more

Multiple exhibits highlighting the native American cultures. Very education but small in scale. Allow 2 hours or less to see the entire collection. Coffee shop and gift shop on premises. read more

This place has it all. If you are into Native history this should be on your list. They have a lot of artifacts from different tribes/bands and is very informative in their information delivery. read more

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typically i'm not a huge fan of artifact and cultural exhibits. However, the Heard experience was beyond expectations. The 7.50 student price was reasonable and we were instantly put on a walking tour around the museum. The guides were excellent and the museum is quite historic. The contemporary art pieces are not quite art museum worthy. However the katina doll collection was awesome. They have Barry Goldwater's personal collection of Katina dolls on display ! I highly suggest using the guided tours, because some of the exhibits are difficult to process. read more

This is NOT a kid friendly place! We had security guards follow us throughout the museum and follow us to the courtyard watching our every move. Kids were not touching exhibits, were just being kids and exploring excitedly. We were treated so poorly by the staff that we just left. read more

Been here twice in 8 years and would go again tomorrow if I could. The building is peaceful. The exhibits are informative without being kitchy or preachy. There is a little "native americans are at one with the land and then we came and raped it" kind of stuff but it's in check. It's not a message museum. Pieces range from modern era art by natives, to artifacts from ancient tribes unearthed in the region, to Barry Goldwater's 300+ Hopi doll collection. Infotainment in the truest sense and the only place in Metro Phoenix that felt authentic. read more

My mother had been to this museum about 20 years ago when our family was at a conference in Scottsdale. She said she thinks the museum has at least doubled in size since then. We really enjoyed the temporary exhibit on the art of Georgia O'keefe. Also, the exhibit on Indian Boarding Schools was fascinating. The other installations were nice as well. Great gift shop too. We ate at the cafe as well, oh it was delicious, I had a delicious smoked salmon quesadilla with goat cheese and cream cheese and avocado, it was super rich, but yummy. Mmm. read more

This is a beautiful museum housed in an exquisite building. If you've ever seen "Love in the Time of Cholera," you have an idea of the architecture of this building. The Heard Museum honors indigenous life and culture in a non-stereotypical way, in addition to poignantly highlighting many of the transgressions against Native Americans by European settlers. The boarding school exhibit was truly moving, and it did not shy away from portraying some of the most brutal moments from this sad part of American history. Moreover, their museum shop features art made by local Native American people who are paid fair prices for their work. read more

The Heard Museum is much much bigger than you expect. Well, okay, it was bigger than I expected. Especially after watching a tour go around the native artifacts sections. I kind of followed the tour today and after it was done (~45 minutes) I thought, "Is that all there is here? How sad :(" Yes, I actually thought the frowny face. Well, then I turned around and saw the gallery that went to Everything Else. Beyond the native artifacts (which are very cool), there is a wonderful gallery of mixed media art, photography, and activities for kids. Even the grounds themselves are wonderful to walk around. That last part I found out because I was there 45 minutes early. It opens at 11am on Sundays. Ah well, it was all still worth it. read more

When I was younger, my aunt who lived in Arizona at the time would take me here. I love going to this wonderful museum, mostly of Southwestern groups but of course that makes sense since that's the region. It was one of my favorite things to do when visiting Arizona. My Arizona trip would just not be complete without visiting the Heard Museum. There is so much beautiful and famous artwork. Such a beautiful collection of Katsina/Kachina dolls. I loved making cornhusk dolls as a girl. I still have them to this day. It's a great place for kids and adults. I have such great childhood memories here. I haven't gone in years but checking out the website, it still looks great and I will always think of my aunt. 8.) I do plan to go back one day. read more

This was by far the best collection of Native American art that I have ever seen. Some of the exhibits had really unique items while others had stuff that I had seen before. I really liked the fusion of art and history. I learned a lot about the local Indian tribes, past and present. Sometimes the galleries felt a little disjointed... I think that comes from the fact that most of the pieces were from a private collection that was donated rather than being cultivated and collected selectively as in most museums. Overall, it's not my favorite museum in the city. But everyone who lives here should visit at least once. I think it would be a great place to take out of town guests as well. read more

Always love the exhibits, but skip the Pazole in the cafe. Not nearly as good as it smelled.

A colleague of mine who used to work in Phoenix recommended a visit to the Heard Museum and, wanting to indulge in a little bit of culture that wasn't an art museum per se, I knew I had to stop by. I've never been to a museum solely dedicated to Native American history; I've only seen small collections in art museums. The Heard's collection is amazing: everything from a thousand year old pottery to Navajo rugs to an exhibit introducing the visitor to each of Arizona's many tribes. Many are interactive and include activities for kids. I can see this being a great place to take children to. Beautiful building and wonderful collection. I hope the Heard continues to do well and educate the public on Native American history. Quick side note: Excellent little cafe, stop in for a bit to eat after exploring the museum. Don't forget to pop your head into the gift shops, either. Beautiful pieces, but really expensive! read more

What a wonderful visit I had! Some of the displays brought on feelings of sadness for the terrible things we did to the Indians and their children. The Hopi Dancers and basket weaving was a great experience. I would highly recommend anyone who hasn't visited try to go one Sunday in the month of July. Admission is free compliments of Target! Unfortunately, some patrons chose to bring infants to the museum that could not be soothed. It can be difficult to follow along with the tour when you can barely hear the speaker, although this is not the museum's fault. read more

I can't believe I have driven past this museum a million and one times and never gone in. Just FYI its free on Sunday's in July. You want to get out of the heat? You want to do something inexpensive with your family? You want your children to learn something about the culture of Native Americans? This is the place for you! I brought my son here Sunday before last and he had the best time! There is a ton of puzzles and hands on crafts. Stories and artwork to satisfy the most curious minds. The grounds and architecture are beautiful. I will definitely be back here with my son this summer! Good, clean, family fun! Xo, Reesie read more