The Heard is a beautiful beautiful museum. The guides were excellent. The Indigenous art was so interesting. The modern art was incredible and a section devoted to removing indigenous children from them homes was overwhelmingly painful….but important to experience. The cafe had some some of the best foods in the Scottsdale area and the prices were very reasonable. This a remarkable museum to visit.

The Heard Museum in Phoenix, Arizona offers an authentic enriching experience for all ages with its award winning exhibitions on land that is acknowledged as Native. Thought-provoking collections showcase how Indigenous voices are reclaiming historical Native Truths through various artistic mediums as well as celebrating current achievements of diverse artists. The fusion of tradition and innovation continues in the Heard Museum's Courtyard Café. The menu features locally sourced, ingredients that complements the museum's mission allowing visitors to experience a multi-sensory cultural exploration and savor the rich culinary heritage of the region. A day out at the Heard Museum unforgettably educates and celebrates the intersection of art, tradition, and sustainability of indigenous cultures while connecting visitors to the heritage of the land. C.Brand of WriteBrandOnline

Wonderful museum and very well done. We were disappointed that we when we walked in at 2:15, they didn't mention to us that they were closing at 4pm as we would have liked to stay longer. (Admittedly, also our fault for not asking but 4pm does seem on the earlier side.) There was a fantastic display of gorgeous art and all of us (three generations) really enjoyed our visit. The museum feels very well funded and take care of.

Excellent museum. Knowledgeable docents provide short overview tours of the entire museum. The exhibits are fascinating and have good information displays. The outdoor courtyard is lovely with tables and chairs both for the on-site restaurant and for anyone to enjoy. Museum is accessible with elevators to the second floor. The gift shop is amazing - probably the best place in Arizona to buy certified Native American crafts.

What a wonderful place! Each exhibition was very well curated. The Basha basket collection and the Maria Martinez exhibitions are top-notch and informative. But our big surprise was the docent for a quick 45 minute overview of the collection: simply excellent, had challenging questions for us to consider, welcoming, culturally relevant, and very informed. Bravo!

This is a beautiful museum full of Indian artifacts and artwork. The museum is laid out very nicely and is so colorful. My only complaint was that it had more contemporary items (i.e. less than 50-60 years old) than ancient artifacts. I enjoyed the textiles and art that was included, but I expected more historical items. We also had lunch at the cafe, and although the service was very slow, the food was good. As an aside, if you are interested in Native American artifacts, I think the Gilcrease Museum in Tulsa, OK has a better collection.

What on honor to experience the ambiance the museum provides including the lovely cafe. I found the travel to the museum very easy both buses and the light rail stop here with the entrance on the side easy to find. Once inside the gate you walk around to the archway and pass a store and I stopped in the restaurant that was very inviting before I toured the museum. The choices offered made my decision very difficult but I decided on the turkey green apple Brie sandwich and a side salad and prickly pear lemonade. The sandwich was a delicious blend with a dressing that had a hint of a bite. The salad was fresh and the dressing also a perfect pairing with this sandwich and the lemonade I could not get enough of it was very refreshing. Topping this meal off I had fry bread dessert and it was a perfect end to a perfect day. Highly recommend you stop and enjoy a meal here.

This is *the* museum to visit for Native American culture and art. We went on a guided 60-minute tour, which provided an excellent overview of all of the wonderful exhibits the Heard museum has to offer (thank you, Carol!!). Excellently curated. Serene, informative, More modern than ancient works, all very impressive. My favorite is the display along the wall next to the "Art and Sole" gallery, a line of interesting clay and glass art in the form of an ocotillo fence. Substance of the Stars was interesting, and Away From Home was well-done and a very sad testament to the horrors visited upon Native American children in boarding schools. Definitely make a reservation at the Courtyard Cafe. The prickly pear lemonade was as pretty as it is tasty. The Garden Grilled Cheese was the messiest and most delicious sandwich I've had in decades, more veg than cheese. Turkey and Brie was also delicious. Adequate and free parking. Make this a stop when you visit Phoenix.

I was really impressed with the depth of information covered regarding natives within Arizona and surrounding territories. Very rarely do I go to a museum and spend the estimated time there. 2 1/2 hours later, I still felt I had much more to see as they were closing. A great mixture of things to read and videos to illustrate things further. I only wish they had more interactive displays or more things you could touch. Overall a great experience though!

What a great museum. We got there with about an hour to spare before closing but still managed to explore and see and learn a great deal. Beautiful, interesting exhibits. Would recommend - will definitely go back when we have more time.