The Heard Museum celebrates American Indian cultures and art, providing an exceptional place for parents and children to learn about diverse cultures and building enhanced cross-cultural understanding. From exhibitions filled with interactive, hands-on learning to festivals and events, the Heard offers a vast array of experiences for families and children.
Grand Procession celebrates an exceptional collection of dolls, also known as soft sculptures, created by Jamie Okuma (Luiseño and Shoshone-Bannock), Rhonda Holy Bear (Cheyenne River Sioux and Lakota) and three generations of Growing Thunder family members; Joyce Growing Thunder, Juanita Growing Thunder Fogarty and Jessa Rae Growing Thunder (Assiniboine and Sioux). The dolls provide a ...
Signature works from the permanent collection— Hopi katsina dolls, classic Pueblo pottery, Navajo textiles, jewelry and more—will commemorate the milestones, people, and events that have made the Heard Museum the American treasure and must-see destination it is today. This exhibition will receive regular updates to provide a continuing showcase of works from the permanent collection. ...
Learn about the Native peoples of the Southwest and hear them tell their stories in their own words. In addition to cultural objects, the exhibit showcases the traditions of Native peoples of the past and present and examines their definition of home. Don't miss the Navajo hogan, the Pueblo horno or the 400 katsina dolls on display!
It’s Your Turn has been adapted as a touchpoint for your family’s experience in Substance of Stars that provides interactive activities connecting to the themes of the exhibition. We invite you to write a poem using magnets about your experience in the Sky-Dome, explore Yup’ik art by making a dance mask or paper doll, read ...