Molly of Denali high-fives a child at the Heard Museum

Free Events

Free Family Summer Saturday: Meet Molly!

July 11, 2026
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Heard Museum
2301 N Central Ave
Phoenix, Arizona

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The Heard Museum is the Coolest Place to Be This Summer

Say hello, take photos, and enjoy a day of creativity and discovery inspired by the adventures of Molly and her friends during the Heard Museum’s Free Family Summer Saturday this July.

Event Highlights

📷 Meet Molly in-person and take a photo together.
❄️ Get creative and make art inspired by Alaska.
⭐ Learn together through hands-on family activities.

Don’t miss the special Alaska edition of our Heardlings Family Map and be sure to stop at activity stations throughout the museum for even more ways to play, create, and explore together.

Make your visit extra special by exploring Molly of Denali: An Alaskan Adventure* — a hands-on family experience that brings Alaska’s stories, landscapes, and traditions to life in engaging and interactive ways. While you’re here, visit the Café and Cantina for a menu inspired by the north, featuring items like blueberry milk, smoked salmon, Alaska fish & chips, and more. Don’t forget to stop by Books & More to browse merchandise and take home a new furry, plush friend.

*Add-on experience fee required for entry to Molly of Denali: An Alaskan Adventure in Steele Auditorium.

Adult: $10
Senior (65+): $7
Military: $7
Student (with ID): $5
Children (6-17): $5

Add-on experience fee can be paid at the door. Click here to learn more about Molly of Denali: An Alaskan Adventure.

Made possible at the Heard Museum thanks to:

  • Presenting Sponsors

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  • Opening Weekend Presenting Partner

  • Supporting Sponsors

  • Youth & Family Programming Sponsors

  • Youth & Family Programming Sponsors