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The internationally acclaimed Heard Museum is one of the best places to experience the myriad cultures and art of Native Americans of the Southwest. With a commanding presence on Central Avenue in downtown Phoenix, the museum hosts nearly 250,000 visitors a year and " provides Indian artists with a wonderful home that will excite and inspire visitors from around the world."
Founded in 1967, the Heard consists of a 289 acre wildlife sanctuary and a natural science museum for the primary purpose of educating children about nature. The Heard exists to bring nature and people together to discover, enjoy, experience, restore, and preserve our priceless environment. In keeping with Miss Heard’s vision, the Heard’s mission is threefold: education, conservation, and ...
Heard Museum. 2,990 reviews. #6 of 430 things to do in Phoenix. Art MuseumsHistory Museums. Closed now. 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Write a review. About. The foremost showcase of Native American art and culture in the U.S., the Heard Museum reveals the cultures of tribes in the region through exhibits, demonstrations and live performances and displays ...
Heard Museum. This extraordinary museum spotlights the history, life, arts and culture of American Indian tribes in the Southwest. Visitors will find art galleries, ethnographic displays, films, a get-creative kids' exhibit and an unrivaled collection of Hopi kachinas (elaborate spirit dolls, many gifted by Presidential nominee Barry Goldwater).
Substance of Stars is a presentation by four Indigenous communities that examines the collection of the Heard Museum from Indigenous perspectives, across a wide variety of media and time periods. The project is the culmination of a three year collaboration thanks to a grant from Lilly Endowment, Inc., which fosters the study of world religions.
Specialties: Art, events and fun! Established in 1929. Since its founding by Dwight & Maie Heard in 1929, the Heard Museum has grown in size and stature, to where now it is recognized internationally for the quality of its collections, family activities and events, and educational resources. Today, the Heard is a must-see Arizona landmark! Visit the Shop (10a-4p) for unique hand-made, one of a ...
- 2301 N Central Ave Phoenix, AZ 85004
Heard Museum. The mission of the Heard Museum is to be the world’s preeminent museum for the presentation, interpretation and advancement of American Indian art, emphasizing its intersection with broader artistic and cultural themes. Since its founding in 1929, the Heard Museum has grown in size and stature to become recognized ...
