While You’re Here

Use this handguide to help you make the most of your time on the Heard Museum campus.
Open Monday to Sunday
10:00 am — 4:00 pm

2301 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85004

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EXPERIENCE INDIGENOUS CREATIVITY

As you explore the museum campus, we have helpful resources to support a seamless experience.

Take a Guided Tour

Enjoy the museum’s collections with one of our guided tour options. Enhance your visit with stories, artifacts, and the stunning works that make the Heard Museum a unique and unforgettable destination.

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Public Group Tours

Led by enthusiastic and knowledgeable docents, public tours are complementary and bring the museum’s stories to life with a captivating journey through the galleries. Public tours occur everyday at 10:30 am, 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm, and 2:30 pm. Please meet us in front of the Information Desk just past the Admissions Lobby.

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Self-Guided Tours

Blend flexibility and in-depth exploration with self-guided tours through the Heard Museum app. Browse exhibitions at your leisure and enjoy high-quality audio with expert insights. Download it from the App Store or Google Play Store. Our Admissions team also has iPads and headphones available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Explore

From contemporary art to historical masterpieces, each gallery offers a unique opportunity explore Indigenous art in meaningful ways. View current exhibitions.

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Experience

Check to see if any special cultural performances or activities are happening during your visit. You might just catch something amazing! View events calendar.

Posole at the Heard Museum's Courtyard Café

Enjoy

Whether you’re craving a delicious meal or looking for the perfect souvenir, round out your day of discovery with our award-winning
shopping & dining options.

What to Know While You’re Here

Please do not touch the artworks on display. To view our list of accessibility resources, click here.


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Lockers

Complementary lockers are available for visitors to store backpacks, umbrellas, tripods, and more. Please visit our Admissions desk to inquire about using our storage lockers.

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Food & Drinks

Grab a bite at our Courtyard Café or refuel in our Coffee Cantina. As a friendly reminder, outside food and drinks (including personal water bottles) are not permitted inside the museum.

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Restrooms

Restrooms are located on the first floor outside the Lovena Ohl Gallery and inside the Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust Grand Gallery. Additional restrooms are available in the Courtyard.

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Video & Photography

To protect the rights of Indigenous artists and preserve the integrity of the artworks on display, the museum does not permit flash photography, tripods, or commercial photography.