Scottsdale Blog - Things to do in Scottsdale, Arizona » Phoenix Arizona http://blog.scottsdalecvb.com Fri, 19 Mar 2010 20:22:53 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 My Visit to the Heard Museum http://blog.scottsdalecvb.com/my-visit-to-the-heard-museum/ http://blog.scottsdalecvb.com/my-visit-to-the-heard-museum/#comments Mon, 28 Sep 2009 20:09:35 +0000 Mitchell Tay http://blog.scottsdalecvb.com/?p=1955
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    • ]]>     As an Arizona native it was sad for me to say that I’ve never been to the Heard Museum. It’s almost as bad as saying that you live in Arizona but have never been to the Grand Canyon.  The Heard Museum is all about the Native American culture and covers everything from history to contemporary art.  It is a fairly large museum with permanent, semi-permanent, and temporary exhibits (make sure you grab a map). Their signature exhibit is Home: Native People in the Southwest. A guided tour is offered for this exhibit, which lasts around an hour, that shows the history and culture of the Native American people. I definitely recommend going through this exhibit with a docent as they are very knowledgeable and go through an eight month training program to become fully educated about the Native American culture. The rest of the museum you’re free to roam around the museum. Another exhibit I recommend you definitely check out is Remembering Our Indian School Days: The Boarding School Experience. This is a very moving exhibit that chronicles the controversial experience of Native American children being placed in boarding schools to educate and assimilate them. There are many other exhibits at the Heard including paintings and sculptures. Additionally there are childrens’ activities, which of course always makes learning fun. There’s even a gift shop which you can purchase pieces of art from the creators themselves!

    The Heard Museum also hosts many unique events at their site such as the Spanish Market, 52nd Annual Indian Fair and Market, and Native + You.

    Overall, my experience at the Heard of Native American culture and experiencing the many beautiful pieces of art was enjoyable. I could have easily spent a half day there and am glad I finally made a trip to the Heard Museum. =)

    Art sculpture in front of the museum Art Fence Pottery Pueblo Oven Hopi Jewelry Largest Kachina Doll Collection Ever! Mini Pots "Fear of a Red PLanet: Relocation and Removal 2000" by Steven Yazzie Mothers and Daughters Exhibit Mothers and Daughters Exhibit The Boarding School Experience. The Boarding School Experience. Barber chair

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