# Holidays at the Heard Museum

> Event for families in the Phoenix–Mesa–Chandler area (AZ). Times are Arizona Time.

- When: Dec 26 – Dec 29 · 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Where: Heard Museum, 2301 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004
- Ages: All ages (outdoor cultural family event; stroller accessible throughout courtyards)
- Price: Free courtyard event admission and family activities; standard museum admission applies for indoor gallery exhibitions ($25 adults, $10 youth ages 6–17, free under 6).
- Organizer: Heard Museum
- Official page: https://heard.org/event/holidays-at-the-heard/
- Last checked: Wed, Nov 4

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## About

During winter break, the world-renowned Heard Museum in Central Phoenix welcomes families to 'Holidays at the Heard' in the beautiful Spanish-colonial Virginia G. Piper Courtyard. This vibrant multi-day cultural celebration showcases world-champion Native American hoop dancers, live indigenous flute melodies, traditional folk musicians, and hands-on art-making activities for children.

Families can watch master American Indian jewelers, weavers, and potters demonstrate ancestral arts, and enjoy fresh piping-hot frybread with powdered sugar and honey from the museum café. The open courtyards are completely flat and stroller accessible. Courtyard musical performances and artisan demonstrations are free to enjoy.

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