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ADVANCING AMERICAN INDIAN ART

Entrance to the Heard Museum, featuring the sculpture “Earth Song” by Allan Houser (Chiricahua Apache).

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.

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American Indians
(w/ Tribal ID or CIB)
FREEFREE
Adults$22.50$25
Seniors (65+)$18$20
Students (w/ ID)$9$10
Children (6-17)$9$10
Children 5 & underFREEFREE

Museum Hours

Monday - Sunday10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Museum Holiday Hours

New Year's Eve10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Easter SundayCLOSED
Independence DayCLOSED
Thanksgiving DayCLOSED
Christmas Eve10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Christmas DayCLOSED

Public Guided Tours

Guided tours have resumed.

Private Group Tours →

Private tours have resumed.

School Group Tours →


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.Valley Metro

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.
Please Note:No on-site parking March 1st-8th. Parking available across the street at Inter Tribal Council of Arizona Inc.

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/Personal Items Policy
All backpacks and any bag over 13″ x 17″ are not permitted in the museum. Water bottles, open beverage containers, and food are not permitted in the museum. Free lockers are available to store any items during your visit.

As an exception to our backpack policy:
The Heard Museum approves and accommodates the use of individual carried medical equipment, such as oxygen tanks, and all recognized baby carriers with babies that are strapped to either the front or back of an adult.

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.

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