Things to Do

The Heard Museum, a visit from North Scottsdale.

The Heard Museum in central Phoenix is one of the most respected museums of American Indian art and culture in the country. For a group spending a week in Scottsdale, it is the place to understand the people and history of the Southwest. Here is how to plan a visit.

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Planning the visit

Heard Museum
Address2301 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix
HoursTuesday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Mondays closed)
ParkingFree on the museum grounds
Light railHeard Museum Encanto/Central stop
AllowAbout 2 to 3 hours (estimate)

Hours from the museum’s official visit page, checked October 2026. Holiday closures apply; check before you go.

Where to stay

Paradise Reserve has six bedrooms for up to 16 guests, five of them king suites with their own bathroom, plus a pool and spa, a golf simulator, a putting green and a pickleball court. Events and parties are not permitted at the house, and quiet hours apply.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Heard Museum?

At 2301 N. Central Avenue in central Phoenix.

When is the Heard Museum open?

Tuesday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., per its official visit page. Mondays closed.

Is parking free?

Yes. Parking on the museum grounds is free.

Hours, parking and transit from the Heard Museum, checked October 2026. Paradise Reserve is not affiliated with the museum.

Your Home Base

Stay at Paradise Reserve.

Six bedrooms, a heated pool and spa, pickleball court, golf simulator, and putting green: the perfect retreat after a day exploring Scottsdale.

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