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Museum · Phoenix, Arizona
Heard Museum
Museum in downtown Phoenix dedicated to the art and culture of Indigenous peoples, especially of the Southwest, with pottery, weaving, jewelry and a collection of Hopi kachina dolls.
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About Heard Museum
The Heard Museum was founded in 1929 by Dwight and Maie Heard to house their collection of Indigenous art, in a Spanish Colonial–style building with courtyards and fountains in downtown Phoenix. It grew into one of the United States’ leading museums on Native peoples, with more than 40,000 objects and programs developed with the communities themselves.
Permanent galleries display pottery from the pueblos of New Mexico and Arizona, Navajo rugs, basketry, silver and turquoise jewelry, and the large collection of kachina dolls, carved by Hopi artists to represent spirits from their ceremonies. One exhibition addresses the boarding schools for Indigenous children, a painful chapter in the country’s history, with former students’ testimonies.
There are temporary exhibitions of contemporary Indigenous art and, each year, an art fair and a hoop-dance competition that bring together artists from many nations.
The museum shop sells items made by Indigenous artists, with the origin identified.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
Two to three hours.
Best time
Any time of year; it’s a good option for the hottest hours of the day in summer.
How to get there
It is on Central Avenue, north of downtown Phoenix, adjacent to a light rail station.
Tip
Check the schedule for guided tours and artist demonstrations. Start at the kachina gallery, one of the most popular.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Heard Museum
What to see at the Heard Museum?
The Hopi kachina doll collection, pueblo pottery, Navajo rugs, silver and turquoise jewelry, and the exhibit about boarding schools for Indigenous children.
How to get to the Heard Museum without a car?
By Phoenix light rail, which has a station steps from the museum on Central Avenue. From the airport, transfer via the automated people mover to the light rail line.
How much time to allow for the Heard Museum?
Two to three hours for the main galleries. If you like indigenous art you can spend half a day, including the temporary exhibitions.