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AMERICAN INDIAN

Art & Legacy

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Dining at
the Heard

There is no better way to enjoy our beautiful courtyard than with a visit to the Courtyard Café or Coffee Cantina.
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Baskets

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Open Tuesday to Sunday
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Heard Museum
2301 N. Central Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85004

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Membership Has Its Benefits

Your membership to the Heard pays for itself in as little as two visits. Enjoy free museum admission, discounts for events, the Museum Shop and the Courtyard Café, invitations to members-only events and more.
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Past Exhibitions

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Explore the Heard Museum Shop

Our Shop sells hundreds of authentic pieces made and bought directly from American Indian artists. Build your collection and support working artists.

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WELCOME TO THE HEARD MUSEUM

Discover 12 galleries of American Indian art and exhibitions, an outdoor sculpture gallery, world-class museum shop and a café to relax and take it all in.

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Southwest Specialties at the Courtyard Café

The Courtyard Café is proud to serve natural, organic and locally sourced products across a seasonally crafted Southwest-inspired menu. Be sure to try our Tepary Bean Hummus, a local favorite, and our nationally recognized Posolé, which was featured in Bon Appétit magazine. Make sure to save room for dessert – the Fry Bread Sundae is highly recommended.

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Surf’s Up

Our Spring/Summer 2023 menu is inspired by the exhibition He’e Nalu: The Art and Legacy of Hawaiian Surfing. Try a Champagne Summer salad with truffle-salted watermelon, blueberries, avocados and more topped with a champagne vinaigrette, or try the garlic shrimp street tacos paired with a prickly pear margarita or glass of wine.

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Coffee Cantina

Our quick-serve café is ideal when you need a coffee or snack before continuing your day at the Heard. The cantina offers a selection of gourmet coffee drinks, smoothies, baked-in-house goodies, grab-and-go salads and wraps to enjoy on our beautiful courtyard patio or take with you to-go.
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Hours

Open Tuesday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

First Fridays (except March), 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

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General Questions About the Heard Museum
Is the Heard Museum open?
How many pieces are in the Heard Museum collection, and where does the artwork go when it’s not on display?

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Did the Heard Museum start out as a house, or has it always been a museum?

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When did the Heard Museum open?

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For what is the Heard Museum Collection most well known?

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I would like to take photos inside the museum. What are the Heard’s policies regarding photography?

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Questions About Artists and Artwork
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American Culture and Tribes
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Hours

Open Tuesday to Sunday,
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Menu

See our seasonal selection of Southwest-inspired cuisine.  Download the menu

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Reservations

Reserve a table for your upcoming visit by calling 602.251.0204.

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Gift Cards

Visit the Café during business hours to purchase gift cards.

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Our sponsors

Major supporters

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  • Logo for Arizona Community Foundation.
  • Susan Esco Chandler & Alfred D. Chandler
  • Virginia M. Ullman Foundation

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Upcoming Events

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Educator Event

K-12 Educator Night: Resource Fair
2:00 pm – 5:30 pm
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Virtual Art Talk

Virtual Art Talk – Space Makers Panel Discussion with Linda Lomahaftewa, Barbara Harjo, Tatiana Lomahaftewa, & Christopher Green
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Jan
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Lectures & Workshops

Short Course: 1-of-3 “Home: Native Peoples in the Southwest”
9:30 am – 12:00 pm

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Current Exhibitions

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Space Makers: Indigenous Expression and a New American Art

Through March 2, 2025
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Meryl McMaster: Bloodline

Through March 2, 2025
A drawing of a fox wearing a leather jacket and blue jeans.

Harry Fonseca: Transformations

Through April 20, 2025
Two people stand on a rocky ledge in a canyon, with a large natural arch behind them and a valley stretching into the distance. One wears a cowboy hat and the other a pink shirt.

Storyteller: The Photography of Jerry Jacka

Through September 8, 2025

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Heard Museum Raises Conserved Friendship Totem

The Heard Museum shares the newly restored Friendship Totem, a 49-year-old monumental carving created by artist Norman Tait (Nisga’a). The Friendship Totem is now on display in the museum’s Hearst Foundation’s Children’s Courtyard.

Artist Spotlight: IAIA Continues to Shape New Generations of Artists

Public Engagement Manager Mike Webb’s conversation with musician and educator IIWAA.

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Our Collections

Staff

Officers

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John F. Lomax

Chair

John Coggins

Vice Chair

Ginger Sykes Torres

Secretary

Karen Abraham

Treasurer

David M. Roche

Dickey Family Director & CEO

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Event Schedule

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Contact

General Inquiries

Location

Heard Museum

2301 North Central Avenue

Phoenix, AZ 85004

Phone

602.252.8840

602.252.8848

Fax

602.252.9757

Email

contact@heard.org

Please use this email only if you cannot the appropriate department below.

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Know Before You Visit

For the safety of our guests and art, please note the following museum policies:

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Personal Items

Backpacks, oversized bags (larger than 13” x 17”), umbrellas, tripods, selfie sticks and similar items are not permitted in the museum. Please leave them at home, store them in one of our complimentary lockers or check at admissions.

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Food & Drink

Outside food and drinks, including water, are not permitted inside the museum. Food and beverages are available for purchase and must be consumed in our Courtyard Café or Coffee Cantina.

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Photography

Non-flash photography is permitted in the galleries for personal use only, unless otherwise indicated.

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Accessibility

Wheelchairs are available on a first-come, first-served basis for complimentary use during your visit. Learn more about our museum accessibility services.

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Weapons

Weapons (handguns, pepper spray, knives, etc.) are not permitted on the premises.

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Children Under 12

Children under 12 must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.

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Smoking

Smoking, including the use of
e-cigarettes, is permitted in designated outdoor areas only and is prohibited within 20 feet of the museum entrance.

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Service Animals

We welcome guests and their service animals. Non-service comfort animals are not permitted, nor are pets of any species or breed.

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General Membership

Benefits include:

  • Free admission for named member to permanent galleries and special exhibitions
  • Invitations to special exhibition previews
  • 10% discount (plus additional Members Sale days) in our Heard Museum Shops and Cafés.
  • Members-only Lectures – Monthly discussions with museum curators, leading scholars, and Indigenous artists.
  • Digital subscription to member e-news and publication EarthSong.
  • Member pricing for most Heard Museum events and festivals, with priority entry to our annual Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair & Market.
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Benefits include:

  • Free admission for named member to permanent galleries and special exhibitions
  • Invitations to special exhibition previews
  • 10% discount (plus additional Members Sale days) in our Heard Museum Shops and Cafés.
  • Members-only Lectures – Monthly discussions with museum curators, leading scholars, and Indigenous artists.
  • Digital subscription to member e-news and publication EarthSong.
  • Member pricing for most Heard Museum events and festivals, with priority entry to our annual Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair & Market.

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Our sponsors

  • Major supporters

    Arizona Aloha Festival
    Arizona Commission on the Arts logo.
    John Douglas Architects
    Kitchell
    Logo for Arizona Community Foundation.

  • Additional support provided by

    Bank of America logo.

  • Supporting Sponsors

    Arizona Cardinals Charities logo.
    Jay Kahn Memorial Fund
    Kitchell
    Cox Communications logo.
    John Douglas Architects

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