You Could Spend An Entire Day Exploring This Massive Arizona Museum
By Melissa Mahoney|Published February 09, 2024
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I'm an east coast girl living in a west coast world. I grew up in New England before moving to SoCal for several years. I then lived in NYC or a year before moving to AZ in 2009. I worked in the entertainment industry for many years of my adult life and have a deep love for photography, writing, and traveling around the U.S. as well as to far-flung locations around the world. Travel is my life and writing about it is a dream!
Arizona has countless attractions that are ripe for exploration. This includes our many museums, an aquarium, zoos and wildlife parks, amusement and water parks, and so much more. Head to downtown Phoenix and you’ll discover several museums including the Phoenix Art Museum, the Arizona Science Center, and the Heard Museum which I am excited to tell you about today. The Heard is a massive museum in Arizona where you can spend the day exploring.
The Heard Museum is an exceptional museum with numerous galleries displaying American Indian art. It is located at 2301 N Central Ave. in Phoenix, Arizona.
Among the collections here at the Heard Museum include beadwork, paintings, sculptures, Hopi Katsina Dolls, sculpture, pottery, textiles, fashion, and so much more.
Programs, events, and classes are held at the Heard throughout the year including First Friday. During this art event held throughout Downtown Phoenix on the first Friday of the month, the Heard offers extended hours and free admission during the evening hours.
The museum also has a cafe that's open daily from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. You'll find an array of Southwest cuisines along with beverages for sale. There's also the Coffee Cantina that's open daily from 9:30 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Have you visited the Heard Museum yet? Is there another massive museum in Arizona you enjoy visiting? Let us know! For more information, visit the Heard Museum website and give the Heard Museum Facebook page a follow.
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