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 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.

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:

• Food and beverages, including water, are not permitted outside of our Café and Cantina. No outside food or drink is allowed at the museum.
• Backpacks, and oversize bags, umbrellas, tripods, selfie sticks, and other similar items must be checked at admissions.
• Non-flash photography is permitted for personal use in the galleries unless otherwise indicated.
• Complimentary wheelchairs are available on a first-come, first-served basis at admissions and must be returned before exiting the building.
• Weapons (handguns, pepper spray, knives, etc.) are not permitted on the premises.
• Children under 12 must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times during their visit.
• Smoking is permitted only in designated outdoor areas and is not allowed within 20 feet of the front entrance. E-cigarettes may be used in designated outdoor smoking areas only and are not permitted inside the museum.
• No Pets. We welcome guests and their service animals, as authorized by applicable law.

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.

Photography Policies:

• Photography is permitted for personal, non-commercial use, unless otherwise indicated.
• Videography using smartphones only may be permitted.
• Use of a flash, tripod, monopod, selfie stick, home video recorder, or professional movie/video filming equipment is strictly prohibited.
• 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.