Shiprock. New Mexico. A rock formation in the desert with a starry sky.

Exhibitions

Feature exhibition

Substance of Stars

Experience light, sound and 360-degree video that takes you on a journey of Indigenous storytelling.

  • Exhibitions
Lois and Jerry Jacka photographed at The Window de Canyon de Chelly.

Storyteller: The Photography of Jerry Jacka

Through October 12, 2025

Hoop Dance!

Through November 2, 2025

Bob Haozous: A Retrospective View

Through November 30, 2025
A basket with a spiral design on it.

Heart of the Community: Baskets from the Basha Family Collection of American Indian Art

Through March 8, 2026
Silver cuff bracelet with turquoise and multicolored stone inlays, featuring intricate exterior engravings and a slightly curved, open-ended design.

Adorned with Memory: Jewelry from the Basha Family Collection of American Indian Art 

Through March 8, 2026
A drawing of a fox wearing a leather jacket and blue jeans.

Harry Fonseca: Transformations

Through April 19, 2026
A room with wooden logs and a wooden doorway.

HOME: Native People in the Southwest

A courtyard with sculptures and a red wall.

The Third Dimension: Sculptural Stories in Stone and Bronze

An old black and white photo of a building.

Heard Museum History in the 1929 Gallery

Away From Home exhibit with a wooden wall and a map on it.

Away From Home: American Indian Boarding School Stories

Shiprock. New Mexico. A rock formation in the desert with a starry sky.

Substance of Stars

A museum exhibit room featuring multiple lit chandeliers and display cases containing various sculptures. The wall displays the text "Majestic Figures.

Majestic Figures: Contemporary Sculptures by Native American Artists

A sculpture of the American Indians Veterans National Memorial at dusk.

American Indian Veterans National Memorial

A group of Native American woven baskets and textiles.

Past Exhibitions

Missed an exhibition? Learn about exhibitions previously on display at the Heard Museum.

What People Are Saying

    “The Heard Museum wildly exceeded my expectations and I highly recommend visiting! The museum has quite the extensive collection of Indigenous arts and history. ”
    – Kelly S.
    “This is a beautiful museum. The buildings and courtyard are southwestern in design and airy. The docent did a fantastic free public tour of about an hour. The exhibits are interesting and of high quality. ”
    – Kristi K.
    “Exceptional, world class museum of primarily regional indigenous cultures, history, art, and artifacts. Great information presented in thoughtful context and substantive cultural comparisons were very helpful!”
    – Anne C.
    “The display of the Arizona Native American tribes was amazing and extremely well done. The collection of pottery, kachina dolls, basket weaving and other artifacts is the best I have ever seen. The exhibits of contemporary artists were also exceptional. ”
    – Bob W.
    “Outstanding, top-notch museum featuring mostly indigenous cultures, history, art, and relics from the region. Excellent material delivered in a well-considered setting, and useful cultural analogies were made! The tours were quite good. ”
    – Alyssa K.
    “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. ”
    – Rick G.