The Heard Museum in Phoenix received two prestigious accolades.

The Heard, located at 2301 N. Central Ave., was named one of the 26 Best Museums in the U.S. by U.S. News & World Report and Tripadvisor’s “Traveler’s Choice” Award for being one of the Top 10% of things to do worldwide.

Since its founding in 1929, the Heard, a private nonprofit, has become recognized internationally for its collections, exhibitions, educational programming and festivals. It consists of 12 galleries featuring American Indian art and exhibitions, an outdoor sculpture gallery, a museum shop and an outdoor café.

Per the U.S. News & World Report ranking: "The Southwest’s vibrant Native American culture and history comes through best at the Heard Museum. Standing on grounds that the Akimel O’otham consider their homeland, the Heard Museum showcases artwork – including an outdoor sculpture gallery – from artists descendant from multiple nations and tribes, including Chiricahua Apache, Aleut, Nez Perce, Hopi, Navajo, Tewa and more.”

Per Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards for 2025, Top 10% of things to do worldwide: “Ranking among the top percentage of businesses globally means you have made such a memorable impact on your visitors that many of them took time to go online and leave a glowing review about their experience. We hope this recognition continues to drive business to you in 2025 and beyond.”