Heard Museum Hours & Admission

Your visit to the Heard Museum includes 12 exhibition galleries, free guided tours, outdoor sculpture gardens, a renowned café, a contemporary art gallery and trading-post style shopping, plus much more.

Museum Admission

Prices for admission and events are subject to change. These prices do not reflect special event ticket prices, such as for the Hoop Dance Championship or the Indian Fair.

Museum Hours

Museum Holiday Hours

Public Guided Tours

Guided tours have been suspended until further notice.

Private Group Tours →

Private tours have been suspended until further notice.

School Group Tours →

School tours have been suspended until further notice.

Directions to the Heard Museum

2301 N. Central Avenue
Phoenix, Arizona 85004

On Central Avenue, four blocks north of McDowell Road (Cross street: Encanto Blvd.)
1/2 mile north of the Phoenix Art Museum

Easy Light Rail Access

Park and ride to the museum’s front door! The Heard Museum Encanto/Central stop on the Valley Metro Light Rail line lets you off right at the museum’s entrance on Central Avenue. There are many places to park and ride.

Download the Phoenix Metro Light Rail Map to plan your trip.

Parking

Ample free parking is available on the museum grounds. For weekend festivals, look for signs along Central Avenue for extra parking.

Bus and RV Parking

The Heard Museum has a large private parking lot for large format vehicles such as tour buses, school buses and RV’s. There is a convenient bus drop off location and day use parking is free of charge for visitors. Feel free to call us if you have questions: 602.252.8840

PLEASE NOTE: On occasion, Third Street is closed for parades and other special events.

From I-10 Heading West

1. Exit 7th STREET, and turn RIGHT (north).
2. Turn LEFT (west) at the first major intersection, McDowell Road. You’ll need to move across 7th Street quickly to reach the left turn lanes onto McDowell Road.
3. Turn RIGHT (north) on Central Avenue.
4. Turn RIGHT (east) into the Heard Museum.

From I-10 Heading East

1. Exit 7th STREET, and turn LEFT (north).
2. Turn LEFT (west) at the first major intersection, McDowell Road. You’ll need to move across 7th Street quickly to reach the left turn lanes onto McDowell Road.
3. Turn RIGHT (north) on Central Avenue.
4. Turn RIGHT (east) into the Heard Museum.

Other things to know:

Bag Policy

All backpacks and any bag over 13″ x 17″ are not permitted in the museum. Free lockers are available to store any items during your visit.

Safety Policy

The Heard Museum updated safety guidelines for visitors on May 27, 2021, in accordance with the CDC’s revised guidance for vaccinated individuals and the Phoenix City Council’s May 13 vote to follow the CDC’s guidance. Face coverings and physical distancing are no longer required for vaccinated visitors.

Accessibility

The museum is wheelchair accessible and reserves some wheelchairs for visitor use during non-festival days. Please visit our Accessibility Services page for more information.

Photography Policies:

• Photography for personal use only is permitted unless otherwise noted.
• No flash, video light or tripods are allowed in the galleries.
• Copyright for many works of art in the museum rests with the artists. The Heard Museum does not assume liability for violation of copyright law by a photographer (Title 17, United States Code).
• During the Hoop Dance Contest, Indian Fair or other performance venues, photography for personal use only is permitted during the performances unless announced otherwise. Please ask competitors or their families for permission to take photos outside the arena.
• Photography of any kind may not be used for publication without written permission from the museum and/or artists.
• Commercial photography is prohibited unless prior arrangements (including compensation) have been made with the museum.
• Credentialed members of the media may contact a member of the marketing staff for more information concerning photography of public events or museum galleries.