Heard Museum

Heard Museum The Heard Museum connects Indigenous creativity to the world by presenting the voice and vision of American Indian artists.

Since its founding in 1929, the Heard Museum, a private nonprofit organization, has grown in size and stature to become recognized internationally for the quality of its collections, world class exhibitions, educational programming and unmatched festivals. It consists of 12 galleries featuring American Indian art and exhibitions, an outdoor sculpture gallery, a world-class museum shop and an outdo

or café. Dedicated to the advancement of American Indian art, the Heard successfully presents the stories of American Indian people from a first-person perspective as well as exhibitions that showcase the beauty and vitality of traditional and contemporary art. The Heard Museum is supported, in part, by the generosity of Heard Museum members and donors, the Arizona Commission on the Arts, and the City of Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture.

06/03/2026

The highly anticipated interactive family experience is here! Discover Alaska Native values, history, traditions, and language while exploring the great outdoors of Alaska — right here in Arizona.

Molly of Denali: An Alaskan Adventure is now open at the Heard Museum through August 30.

For tickets and event info, please visit heard.org/molly. 🏔️

Don’t miss this opportunity to experience Wisdom from the Future with Chief Curator Diana Pardue! The 30min Curator Talk...
06/03/2026

Don’t miss this opportunity to experience Wisdom from the Future with Chief Curator Diana Pardue!

The 30min Curator Talk will explore how this exhibition brings together twenty-five renowned Indigenous artists to reflect on their creative journeys and the guidance they would share with their younger selves.
🗓️ Thurs, June 11 @ 11 am
📍 Meet at the Info Desk
🎟️ Included w/ Admission

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Featured artwork: Roxanne Swentzell (Kha’P’o Ówîngeh (Santa Clara Pueblo)), It’s Raining, 1984. Ceramic, 17 ½ x 14 x 14 in. Purchased with Funds Provided by the Goldsmith Foundation, Heard Museum Collection, Phoenix, Arizona.

For the first time in Heard Museum history, we’re offering visitors a chance to win an exclusive Late Night at the Museu...
06/02/2026

For the first time in Heard Museum history, we’re offering visitors a chance to win an exclusive Late Night at the Museum Family Experience! 🌙

Raffle winners will be invited to an exciting evening of artful exploration and interactive fun, including*:
🌃 After-hours museum access
🍽️ Dinner and snacks
🪩 Dance party
🔦 Flashlight tour
🎨 Crafts to do together

Entries must be submitted inside Molly of Denali: An Alaskan Adventure between now and August 22, with purchase of admission. Visit heard.org/molly for more info!

*Experience activities, food, staffing, access, and schedule will be determined by the Heard Museum in its sole discretion and are subject to change.

From bold designs to beloved keepsakes. 🌟Swipe to see a selection of artworks made by American Indian artists and browse...
06/01/2026

From bold designs to beloved keepsakes. 🌟

Swipe to see a selection of artworks made by American Indian artists and browse Father’s Day gifts that celebrate culture, creativity, and craftsmanship from the Heard Museum Shop.

⭐ Open to the Public 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.*
⭐ Shop Online 24/7 at heardmuseumshop.com

*Summer Hours (Jun 1 – Aug 31): Closed Mondays

Did you know that 602 was once the only area code in Arizona? ☎️ 🌵This 602 Day, the Heard Museum is proud to present Cas...
05/31/2026

Did you know that 602 was once the only area code in Arizona? ☎️ 🌵

This 602 Day, the Heard Museum is proud to present Casper Lomayesva () and the Mighty 602 Band for a FREE live reggae concert celebrating Phoenix pride and the city we call home.
🗓️ June 2, 6:02 pm
📍 Museum Plaza
🎟️ FREE Admission

See more at heard.org/602-day.

05/30/2026

Come see why the Heard Museum is the coolest place to be this summer! ☀️

Experience a Free Family Summer Saturday with a frosty twist, and join us on June 13 between 10 am – 4 pm for an exciting lineup of activities inspired by Molly of Denali: An Alaskan Adventure.*
🌨️ Snap a photo inside an inflatable snow globe with swirling “snow”
❄️ Join in on a quick and playful snowball fight
⛄ Build you own mini snowman
🏔️ More cool surprises throughout the day

*Add-on experience fee required for entry to Molly of Denali: An Alaskan Adventure in Steele Auditorium. See more: heard.org/events.

05/28/2026

Meet Tlingit carver James Johnson!

The award-winning artist has dedicated his life to perpetuating the Tlingit art form while honoring his ancestors through his work. Originally from Juneau, Alaska and a member of the Ch’áaki Dakl’aweidi Clan, Johnson carries forward a powerful lineage of leaders and makers, including Chiefs Gusht’eiheen, Jimmy Johnson, and Peter Johnson.

Join us for a special First Friday this June as James Johnson shares a live carving demonstration where you can see traditional techniques take shape and hear how his work is rooted in heritage, storytelling, and place.
📍 Heard Museum
🗓️ June 5, 4 - 8 pm
🎟️ FREE Admission*

*Add-on experience fee required for entry to Molly of Denali: An Alaskan Adventure in Steele Auditorium and can be paid at the door.

Casper Lomayesva & The Mighty 602 Band are returning to the Heard Museum for a FREE concert in celebration of Phoenix’s...
05/27/2026

Casper Lomayesva & The Mighty 602 Band are returning to the Heard Museum for a FREE concert in celebration of Phoenix’s 602 Day!

Join us as we celebrate the spirit of the city with an evening of live music and community.
🎸 6.02 @ 6:02pm
📍 Heard Museum
⭐ Free On-Site Parking

“Honoring the American Indian Veteran is an integral part of Indian Lore throughout Indian Country. Two things are true:...
05/25/2026

“Honoring the American Indian Veteran is an integral part of Indian Lore throughout Indian Country. Two things are true: We honor the elderly, and we honor veterans.”
— Dr. George Blue Spruce (Laguna/Ohkay Owingeh)

Today on , we honor and remember with gratitude for the service and sacrifice by members of the American Armed Forces. 🇺🇸

This carving by Lorenzo Reed (Navajo) represents two Navajo Code Talkers and is signed by four. The Navajo Code Talkers used their Native language to communicate military information during World War II. Other Native servicemen, including Hopi and Comanche soldiers, also served in this capacity during the war.

Featured artwork: Lorenzo Reed (Navajo), Carving, 2002. Carved wood and paint, 5 ¼ x 11 ½ x 20 ¾ in. Heard Museum Collection, Phoenix, Arizona.

Memorial Day Giveaway 💙Veterans in attendance for tomorrow’s Memorial Day event will receive a unique quilt made by Quil...
05/24/2026

Memorial Day Giveaway 💙

Veterans in attendance for tomorrow’s Memorial Day event will receive a unique quilt made by Quilts2Heal volunteers (while supplies last).

Join us from 10 am – 2 pm for a day of remembrance in honor of American Armed Forces service members and their families. The event includes a flag-raising ceremony, drum songs, veteran artist demos, storytelling, and more.

See the full lineup of activities at heard.org/memorial-day. 🇺🇸

This mixed-media painting by G. Peter Jemison (Seneca/Snipe Clan) portrays “Hanyadengona” (the Great Turtle), known as t...
05/23/2026

This mixed-media painting by G. Peter Jemison (Seneca/Snipe Clan) portrays “Hanyadengona” (the Great Turtle), known as the foundation of the Earth in Haudenosaunee knowledge. 🐢

A good reminder for , Hanyadengona invites us to reflect on the interconnection between land, life, and responsibility. Get a closer look and see the artwork in person, now on view in Substance of Stars at the Heard Museum.

Featured artwork: G. Peter Jemison (Seneca, Snipe Clan), Balance Between Good and Evil, 1984. Mixed media on paper. Heard Museum Collection, Phoenix, Arizona.

This June, join us for a special evening inspired by Alaska Native arts and culture! Tlingit artist James Johnson will b...
05/22/2026

This June, join us for a special evening inspired by Alaska Native arts and culture!

Tlingit artist James Johnson will be here to share a live carving demonstration where you’ll see traditional techniques take shape and hear firsthand how his work is rooted in heritage, storytelling, and place.

The Coffee Cantina will be open late, and museum admission is FREE!*

*Add-on experience fee required for entry to Molly of Denali: An Alaskan Adventure.

Learn more: heard.org/events.

602 day is calling… And you’re invited to celebrate the spirit of the city through a night music and community! 📞📞📞 Back...
05/20/2026

602 day is calling… And you’re invited to celebrate the spirit of the city through a night music and community! 📞📞📞

Back by popular demand, Casper Lomayesva and The Mighty 602 are bringing reggae rhythms and cool desert vibes for a live concert at the Heard Museum.
🗓️ June 2, 6:02 pm
📍 Museum Plaza
🎟️ FREE Admission

See more at heard.org/602-day.

Mark your calendars! Molly of Denali: An Alaskan Adventure opens in just 2 weeks. ❄️This summer, the PBS KIDS series pro...
05/19/2026

Mark your calendars! Molly of Denali: An Alaskan Adventure opens in just 2 weeks. ❄️

This summer, the PBS KIDS series produced by GBH Kids, Molly of Denali brings Alaska Native life to Phoenix’s newest family cultural experience!

Experience Highlights:
✈️ Pretend to fly a replica bush plane, drive a snow machine, and navigate a snow maze in snowshoes.
🌲 Visit the Trading Post and the Tribal Hall from the show.
🏔️ Explore the great outdoors of Alaska and Alaska Native life including camping, ice fishing, discovering replica ice sculptures, and caring for sled dogs.
🫐 Meet Molly* and try some of her favorite treats.
*Available on select dates

Learn more at heard.org/molly-experience.

Happening at the Heard Museum this , join us for a day of honor, remembrance, and community with a full lineup of activ...
05/18/2026

Happening at the Heard Museum this , join us for a day of honor, remembrance, and community with a full lineup of activities between 10 am – 2 pm.

🇺🇸 Flag Raising Ceremony presented by the Ira Hayes Color Guard
🥁 Flag Song performed by Kenneth Cozad
🎥 Documentary Screening of Navajo Code Talkers: A Journey of Remembrance
🎨 Veteran Artist Demonstrations + Family-Friendly Art Activities
⭐ Quilts2Heal Giveaway for Veterans in Attendance (While Supplies Last)
🎤 Storytelling + Open Mic with SMCC Storytelling Institute

See more event details at heard.org/memorial-day.

What could be better than fry bread on a sunny day? A fry bread sundae. 👀 🍦The Courtyard Café at the Heard Museum offers...
05/17/2026

What could be better than fry bread on a sunny day? A fry bread sundae. 👀 🍦

The Courtyard Café at the Heard Museum offers a southwest-inspired menu featuring American Indian and locally sourced all-natural ingredients.

📍Heard Museum Grounds, Phoenix
🚗 Free On-Site Parking
🍴 Indoor + Outdoor Seating
✅ Open to the Public
⏱️ Open 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.*

View the full menu at heard.org/courtyard-cafe.
*Closed Mondays June - August

Looking for an event space in the Phoenix area? 🌵Whether you’re hosting a business meeting, charity gala, conference, aw...
05/16/2026

Looking for an event space in the Phoenix area? 🌵

Whether you’re hosting a business meeting, charity gala, conference, awards banquet, daytime luncheon, or some other event, the Heard Museum offers nine stunning private event spaces that can be configured to host anywhere from 50 – 1,000 guests.

Connect with a member of our Private Events team today at heard.org/private-events.

Today we honor the life and legacy of Rainy Naha (Hopi-Tewa, 1949-2026).Known for her hand-coiled and often white ware p...
05/15/2026

Today we honor the life and legacy of Rainy Naha (Hopi-Tewa, 1949-2026).

Known for her hand-coiled and often white ware pottery with intricate polychrome designs, Rainy Naha carried forward Hopi-Tewa traditions while incorporating her own creative voice and vision.

She left a lasting impact on the art community and generously shared her skills with us at the Heard Museum Guild's Indian Fair + Market as a recipient of several Juried Competition awards over the years.

Her work brings profound beauty into the world, and we're grateful it's part of the Heard Museum's permanent collection where it can continue to inspire visitors and fellow artists alike.

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Featured images (in order of appearance):

In June 1996, Jerry Jacka photographed Rainy Naha (Hopi-Tewa) using a strip of yucca cactus as a paintbrush. Naha made her paints from ground minerals and boiled plants. Gift of the Jacka Family. Heard Museum Collection, Phoenix, Arizona.

Rainy Naha (Hopi-Tewa), Parrot Union, 1999. Paint, ceramic, 10 x 6 ½ in. Gift of Roland and Ginny Wilson. Heard Museum Collection, Phoenix, Arizona.

Rainy Naha (Hopi-Tewa), Hopi Solstice, cir. 2000s. Awarded first place in the Pottery Division at the Heard Museum Guild’s Indian Fair + Market 2006 Juried Competition. Photographer: Roy Fazzi; Heard Museum Guild

When turquoise skies meet golden hour. ☀️Check out some of the gold jewelry now available in the Heard Museum Shop. Each...
05/14/2026

When turquoise skies meet golden hour. ☀️

Check out some of the gold jewelry now available in the Heard Museum Shop. Each purchase directly supports the livelihoods of American Indian artists.

⭐ Open to the Public 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.*
⭐ Shop Online 24/7 at heardmuseumshop.com

*Summer Hours (Jun 1 – Aug 31): Closed Mondays


Featured artworks (in order of appearance):
Gold, Silver, & Candelaria Turquoise Ring by Ric Charlie (Navajo)
Silver & Gold Overlay Turquoise & Coral Bear Pendant by Robert Taylor (Navajo)
Gold Multi-Stone Inlay Band by Ric Charlie (Navajo)
14K Yellow Gold, Turquoise, Coral & Lapis Inlay Pendant by Boyd Tsosie (Navajo)
Silver, Gold Accent & Turquoise Ring by Robert Taylor (Navajo)
Gold, Silver, & Turquoise Pendant by Peter Nelson (Navajo)

In this large-scale painting by Frederick A. Butman (1820-1871), the twin peaks of Mount Shasta and its satellite cone S...
05/13/2026

In this large-scale painting by Frederick A. Butman (1820-1871), the twin peaks of Mount Shasta and its satellite cone Shastina beckon toward the distant horizon. After nearly a decade in California, the artist likely painted this monumental landscape in New York while keeping in mind East Coast audiences eager for a glimpse of the rugged West.

Join us TOMORROW for the final Curator Talk on Kay WalkingStick / Hudson River School as Heard Museum Curator Roshii Montaño (Diné) explores the artistry and creative processes behind the exhibition.
🗓️ May 14, 11:30am
📍 Meet us at the Info Desk
🎟️ Included w/ Admission

Exhibition organized by The New York Historical


Featured artwork: Frederick A. Butman, Mount Shasta from Shasta Valley, 1867. Oil on canvas. The New York Historical, X.259.

This Memorial Day (May 25, 10 am – 2 pm), join the Heard Museum in honoring American Armed Forces service members and th...
05/12/2026

This Memorial Day (May 25, 10 am – 2 pm), join the Heard Museum in honoring American Armed Forces service members and their families with a day of remembrance. This meaningful gathering provides an opportunity for reflection, learning, and community togetherness while honoring Native heroes.

🇺🇸 Flag Raising Ceremony presented by the Ira Hayes Color Guard
🥁 Flag Song performed by Kenneth Cozad
🎥 Documentary Screening - Navajo Code Talkers: A Journey of Remembrance
🎨 Veteran Artist Demonstrations + Family-Friendly Art Activities
⭐ Quilts2Heal Giveaway for Veterans in Attendance (While Supplies Last)
🎤 Storytelling + Open Mic with SMCC Storytelling Institute

FREE Event / Museum Admission Separate
🔗 heard.org/memorial-day

“It’s meant to be a tribute to motherhood — really, to all Native women who are mothers, but especially the Crow people,...
05/10/2026

“It’s meant to be a tribute to motherhood — really, to all Native women who are mothers, but especially the Crow people, who epitomize the horse culture depicted in the piece…Even the horse in Maternal Journey is a mother. She’s got a baby, too, and they’re walking on the Mother Earth.”
–Rhonda Holy Bear (Lakota)

Happy to maternal figures everywhere! How have mothers or matriarchs in your life inspired you? Let us know in the comments below. 🩷


Featured artwork: Rhonda Holy Bear (Lakota), Maternal Journey, 2010. Wood gesso, paint, hide, cloth, yarn, fur, glass beads, hair, shells, feathers, metal. Heard Museum Collection, Phoenix, Arizona.; Quote source: Majestic Figures Catalogue, 2023. Heard Museum, Phoenix, Arizona.

Final opportunity! Want to experience Kay WalkingStick / Hudson River School with the curator who helped bring the trave...
05/08/2026

Final opportunity! Want to experience Kay WalkingStick / Hudson River School with the curator who helped bring the traveling exhibition to Phoenix?

Join us for a 30min Curator Talk with Roshii Montaño (Diné) as she discusses how the exhibition sparks conversation between past and present, showing how WalkingStick’s work engages with traditional landscape painting while exploring our connection to the land, history, memory, and contemporary artistic vision.
🗓️ May 14, 11:30am
📍 Meet us at the Info Desk
🎟️ Included w/ Admission

Exhibition organized by The New York Historical.


Featured artwork: Louisa Davis Minot, Niagara Falls, 1818. Oil on linen. The New York Historical, Gift of Mrs. Waldron Phoenix Belknap Sr. to the Waldron Phoenix Belknap Jr. Collection, 1956.4

The Heard Museum’s next K-12 Educator Night focuses on building community in the classroom! On May 12 from 4 – 7 pm, joi...
05/06/2026

The Heard Museum’s next K-12 Educator Night focuses on building community in the classroom!

On May 12 from 4 – 7 pm, join us for a special evening including:

🌲 A workshop and interactive presentation by the led by the Office of Indian Education highlighting Zaretta Hammond’s Culture Tree framework

🎶 A musical performance by cellist Loralynn Yazzie (Diné)

🖼️ After-hours access to the new Wisdom from the Future exhibition with Heard Museum Curator Olivia Barney (Diné)

Plus, you’ll receive a certificate for three hours of professional development credit.

Open to K-12 Educators. Register for FREE today at heard.org/k12-educators-building-community.

05/05/2026

Molly of Denali: An Alaskan Adventure opens in less than 1 MONTH! This family cultural experience at the Heard Museum showcases Alaska and Molly’s life in both the summer and winter seasons. ❄️ ☀️

Experience Highlights:
✈️ Pretend to fly a replica bush plane, drive a snow machine, and navigate a snow maze in snowshoes.
🌲 Visit the Trading Post and the Tribal Hall from the show.
🏔️ Explore the great outdoors of Alaska and Alaska Native life including camping, ice fishing, discovering replica ice sculptures, and caring for sled dogs.
🫐 Meet Molly* and try some of her favorite treats.
*Available on select dates.

Learn more at heard.org/molly-experience.

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2301 N Central Avenue
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85004

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Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

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