Experts' Choice Award Heard Museum
What the experts agree on
Experts consistently praise the Heard's world-class Native American art collection, especially Southwestern tribes, spanning 10 galleries and 32,000 works—plus a beautiful setting that's worth visiting on its own.
Fodor's "Pioneer settlers Dwight and Maie Heard built a Spanish colonial–style building on their property to house their collection of Southwestern art." Full review
Concierge "This private museum houses one of the best collections of Native American art in the country."
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"Devoted to Native American culture and art, especially Southwest tribes, this fine museum contains 10 exhibition galleries and 32,000 works of art." Full review
Afar Magazine "The Heard Museum is a can't-miss cultural institution in Phoenix." Full review
Where "Curated, themed, static and interactive exhibits feature icons, implements, lore, lifestyles and artistic expression from primitive through contemporary." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Even if it didn’t house one of the world’s premiere collections of Native American art, you’d want to hang out in this space." Full review
Travel + Leisure "the Heard exhibits a vast collection of Native American art and cultural artifacts, including paintings, sculpture, textiles and beadwork, pottery, baskets and jewelry. " Full review
Frommer's "One of the nation’s finest museums dealing exclusively with Native American cultures, the Heard is an ideal introduction to the indigenous peoples of Arizona" Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"This extraordinary museum is a magical mystery tour through the history, life, arts and culture of Native American tribes in the Southwest." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "What is this place all about?This central Phoenix museum showcases pieces from Indigenous people all over the world, but with a focus on the American Southwest. The goal: to allow..." Full review
