Heard Museum

If you're a history buff or an art aficionado (or both), take advantage of the spectacular exhibits -- and air conditioning -- housed in the Heard Museum. According to many, the Heard Museum is one of the country's finest Native American museums and offers a comprehensible introduction to Arizona's original residents. With the help of pre-Colombian to contemporary art and a variety of traditional artifacts, Heard Museum conveys the life and culture of Native Americans in the Southwest. One TripAdvisor user says, "If you love Native American you won't be disappointed here. They have all the traditional things you expect to see."

The Heard Museum is located just north of Downtown Phoenix and is open every day with varying admission costs based on age. For more information about exhibits and special events, check out the Heard Museum's website.