Heard Museum

Visited on a Monday morning. Arrived just in time for a small tour with the other early birds. I was pleasantly surprised by the amount of art they had. I learned more about the boarding school era. Be prepared to experience some emotions about it. I stopped by the gift shop and bought a book then wandered off to the gallery they have there. It was nice to see some Tlingit art in the mix. I spent 2.5 hrs there. Great day spent.

We had an incredible visit to the Heard Museum in Phoenix, Arizona! As an artist, I was absolutely blown away by the stunning collections of art and rich history packed into this space. From vibrant paintings to thought-provoking exhibitions, it was the perfect way to spend a day. One of my favorite moments was seeing the work of a photographer who captured so many portraits of Native artists crafting their pieces. It was inspiring and powerful. Plus!! The way they tie it together with the cultural history of the region is simply breathtaking. If you’re ever in Phoenix, don’t miss this gem! 🖤 #HeardMuseum #ArtLovers #PhoenixArt #NativeAmericanArtists #HistoryInArt #MuseumExperience #Inspiration #getinspired

Great museum. One floor was mostly educational about the "boarding schools" (kidnapping) of Native American children from their parents and communities to "civilize" them. Smh. The rest was artwork. Start on the top floor...work your way down. Budget 3 hours. Good food in the cafe on premise.

This place is great. To see the baskets, jewelry, clothing, vases, and pottery is awesome. What artistry! We did a 45-minute tour to get an overview of the different exhibits and then walked around in our own. Then there is the exhibit about the children being taken away from their families to be "civilized." So sad and maddening. It really makes one think. The gift shop is great. One volunteer really took time and care to make sure I found the best jewelry to buy. She figured out quickly my "style." I was happy to support the museum!

Really fantastic museum of Native American art. The campus includes a museum, a shop, and a cafe. I didn't try the cafe. The museum has a few galleries. When I was there, they had a massive exhibition about Bob Haozous, a retrospective of his career, which was really thought provoking. There were a few other galleries which housed smaller exhibitions. The museum itself was not too large, which I like, because even though I love art, when you expose yourself to too much at once, it starts to really flow together. On to the "shop" - I've been to many museums and usually the shop is a small room off to the side with a few trinkets and souvenirs. Not at the Heard! This is a full on gallery of Native art, sculpture, jewelry, textiles, weaving, the whole works. Prices range from low for souvenirs, all the way up to thousands of dollars for some of the more special pieces. I wouldn't be surprised if this gallery is as big as the museum itself. I certainly spent as much time perusing it as I did the museum! A couple of logistics: They do belong to NARM, so you can get reciprocal admission They don't allow water bottles, but they have lockers you can use.