Heard Museum

The Heard Museum is a private, non-profit institution located in Phoenix, Arizona. The museum employs approximately 40 individuals and generates an estimated $50 million in annual revenue. Since its founding in 1929 by Dwight and Maie Heard, the museum has grown to be internationally recognized for its quality collections, educational programming, and festivals. The Heard Museum is dedicated to educating visitors and promoting understanding of the arts, heritage, and life ways of indigenous peoples of the Americas, with a particular focus on American Indian tribes and cultures of the Southwest. The museum houses over 40,000 items in its permanent collections and archives. Through innovative programs, world-class exhibitions, and distinctive festivals, the Heard Museum collaborates with Native people to present first-person voices. Visitors gain a unique perspective on the art and cultures of Native peoples, especially those from the Southwest, through partnerships with American Indian artists and tribal communities. The museum also features a shop that guarantees the authenticity of its art, as buyers deal directly with American Indian artists. Visitors can learn more about the Heard Museum online at heard.org.