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HOME: Native People in the Southwest

January 01 - December 31
Recurring daily
Times: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: Heard Museum
Phone: (602) 252-8848
Admission: Adults $10, seniors $9, students $5, children (6-12) $3, children under 6, museum members and Native Americans free

The world famous Heard Museum on Sunday, May 22, 2005, will unveil its new long-term signature exhibition, HOME: Native Peoples in the Southwest, with a FREE Public Grand Opening Celebration.

The Trendsetter Tour

January 01 - December 31
Recurring daily
Times: Available in morning and afternoon sessions of approximately four hours
Location: SPREE! The Art of Shopping
Phone: (480) 661-1080
Admission: $495 for up to 4 shoppers; $100 each additional shopper up to 7; Special group rates are available

Westcor and Spree! The Art of Shopping introduce a new shopping package designed for the discerning visitor. Each itinerary can be tailored to the shopper’s own interest and style preferences.

The European-Chic Tour

January 01 - December 31
Recurring daily
Times: Available in morning and afternoon sessions of approximately four hours
Location: SPREE! The Art of Shopping
Phone: (480) 661-1080
Admission: $495 for up to 4 shoppers; $100 each additional shopper up to 7; Special group rates are available

Westcor and Spree! The Art of Shopping introduce a new shopping package designed for the discerning visitor. Each itinerary can be tailored to the shopper’s own interest and style preferences.

Around the World: The Heard Museum Collection

January 01 - December 31
Recurring daily
Times: 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: Heard Museum
Phone: (602) 252-8848
Admission: Adults $10, seniors $9, students $5, children (6-12) $3, children under 6, museum members and Native Americans free

Tour the global span of the Heard Museum’s permanent collection. This exhibit will focus on more than 75 years of collecting and preserving Native art and cultures in the Southwest and beyond.

Every Picture Tells a Story

January 01 - December 31
Recurring daily
Times: 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: Heard Museum
Phone: (602) 252-8848
Admission: Adults $10, seniors $9, students $5, children (6-12) $3, children under 6, museum members and Native Americans free

This interactive, kid-friendly exhibition explores the meanings behind the designs and symbols depicted in American Indian artwork.

Remembering Our Indian School Days: The Boarding School Experience

January 01 - December 31
Recurring daily
Times: 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: Heard Museum
Phone: (602) 252-8848
Admission: Adults $10, seniors $9, students $5, children (6-12) $3, children under 6, museum members and Native Americans free

This groundbreaking exhibition explores the controversial 1879 U.S. federal government mandate designed to “civilize,” assimilate and Americanize American Indian children by sending them to Indian boarding schools.

We Are! Arizona's First People

January 01 - December 31
Recurring daily
Times: 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: Heard Museum
Phone: (602) 252-8848
Admission: Adults $10, seniors $9, students $5, children (6-12) $3, children under 6, museum members and Native Americans free

Perfect for families and school groups, this interactive gallery invites visitors to learn more about the past, present and future of Arizona’s 21 federally recognized tribal communities.

History and Collections of the Heard Museum

January 01 - December 31
Recurring daily
Times: 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: Heard Museum
Phone: (602) 252-8848
Admission: Adults $10, seniors $9, students $5, children (6-12) $3, children under 6, museum members and Native Americans free

In 1929, Dwight and Maie Bartlett Heard founded the Heard Museum, establishing what has become an internationally recognized center for Native cultures and art.

Nelson Garcia-Miranda

January 01 - December 31
Recurring every week day
Times: Call for times
Location: Deseo
Phone: (480) 624-1030

The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa’s signature restaurant, deseo, has transformed into an art gallery, showcasing the work of Cuban artist and resort associate, Nelson Garcia-Miranda.

Ollie the Trolley Southwest Experience Tour

January 01 - December 31
Recurring daily
Times: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. daily
Location: Ollie the Trolley
Phone: (480) 970-8130
Admission: $95 includes lunch and admission

Visit the best of what the Southwest has to offer all in one day. Ollie the Trolley will have you experience the Desert Botanical Garden to learn about the "Native Cultures & Plants of the Southwest" and finishes at the Heard Museum.

Ollie the Trolley Wine and Dine Tour

January 01 - December 31
Recurring daily
Times: 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. daily
Location: Ollie the Trolley
Phone: (480) 970-8130
Admission: Tour price does not include food or beverage

Get ready for a tour for the taste buds! Offering gourmet dining from a wide array of cultures and influences, the Wine and Dine Trolley offers you a unique experience like none other!

Ninety Minute INSIGHTS

January 01 - December 31
Recurring daily
Times: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West
Phone: (480) 860-2700
Admission: $32; $29 seniors, students and military; $20 youth 6-12

The newly restored living quarters and the dramatic Taliesin West living room are the highlights of this tour, which also includes all the elements of the Panorama Tour.

One Hour Panorama Tour

February 05 - December 31
Recurring daily
Times: 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and 2:15 p.m.
Location: Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West
Phone: (480) 860-2700
Admission: $27; $23 Seniors, students and military; $10 youth 6-12

Experience firsthand Wright's brilliant ability to integrate indoor and outdoor spaces. Visit the Cabaret Theater, Music Pavilion, Kiva and Wright's private office.

The Tuskegee Airmen Exhibit honors the Tuskegee Airmen and Black Aviators

January 01 - December 31
Recurring daily
Times: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Commemorative Air Force Arizona Wing Aviation Museum
Phone: (480) 924-1940
Admission: $7.00 for ages 14-adult, $3.00 for ages 6 through 13

Commemorative Air Force Arizona Wing Aviation Museum will open a new exhibit titled “Triumph Over Adversity.” It is dedicated to the Black pioneers of aviation and to the offers and enlisted personnel of the Tuskegee Airmen who served during WWII.

Dig It! Explore Archaeology Exhibit

January 01 - December 31
Recurring daily
Times: See website for Museum hours
Location: Pueblo Grande Museum and Archaeological Park
Phone: (602) 495-0901
Admission: $5 for adults, $4 for seniors (55+), $3 children ages 6-17, 5 and under are free

This exhibit is hands-on that will delight visitors of all ages. Featured is a life-size replica of an excavated trench wall where hands-on elements demonstrate the science of archaeology, a photo-mural, pottery designs, video and so much more!

Bell'e Art

January 01 - December 31
Recurring daily
Times: On display around the clock
Location: Scottsdale Mall, 7373 E. 2nd Street
Phone: (480) 874-4645
Admission: FREE

With the support of the Scottsdale Mall, 7373 E. 2nd Street, the Scottsdale Public Art program is giving artists an opportunity to alter and enhance a key entry point to the Scottsdale Civic Center Mall.

Arizona Desert Sunset Tour and Cowboy Dinner

January 01 - December 31
Recurring daily
Location: Arizona Desert Events
Phone: (602) 569-4889
Admission: Family & Group Discounts Available: (Not suitable for children under 5 years of age)

When the Pavement Ends the Adventure Begins Experience the Wild West with family and friends the way it looked 100 years ago.

Climb aboard a custom rigged 4x4 and head out into the lushest desert in the world, abundant with plant & wildlife. Explore the rugged trails that are home to the second most diverse eco system in the world. Enjoy the splendor of the majestic saguaro indigenous only to this region of the Sonoran Desert. Of course you'll hear a tall tale or two from your Cowboy & Native American guides. But, you'll also learn the true secrets of its past inhabitants. If you're a photography buff or just a casual snapper you'll find spectacular photo opportunities with every sunset.

After your fun in the desert enjoy some cowboy grub at an authentic western steakhouse with country music and dancing.

Birdwatching in the Sonoran Desert

January 01 - December 31
Recurring daily
Location: Arizona Desert Events
Phone: (602) 569-4889

Join us for a guided birdwatching adventure through the lower Sonoran Desert. Be one with nature as we travel lush desert trails with amazing views in custom off-road tour vehicles. Enjoy leisurely nature hikes to get up close and personal with the wildlife. Many species thrive in this area dense with trees and cactus, perfect for nesting and feeding. Owls, Hawks, Cactus Wrens, Gila Woodpeckers, Quails, Cardinals and Roadrunners just to name a few are among the hundreds of species calling this desert their home.

Hiking Shoes or Sneakers Required
Duration Approximately 3.5 Hours
Soft Drinks and Bottled Water Included
Bring along your binoculars or borrow ours.