Explore Nature (Self-Guided)

We're open during our regular hours of operation (https://www.heardmuseum.org/hours) so that you may hike the trails through our 289-acre nature preserve and visit our indoor exhibits (with modifications). To minimize contact, general admission (https://www.heardmuseum.......More

We're open during our regular hours of operation (https://www.heardmuseum.org/hours) so that you may hike the trails through our 289-acre nature preserve and visit our indoor exhibits (with modifications). To minimize contact, general admission (https://www.heardmuseum.org/tickets) and membership (https://www.heardmuseum.org/membership) may be purchased online in advance. Please note that guests may not be granted entry less than an hour before closing time. Per Gov. Abbott's Executive Order GA-29, the Heard will require face masks that cover the nose and mouth for all visitors and employees when they are in an area or while performing an activity which will necessarily involve close contact or proximity to other visitors (who are not in your visiting group) or Heard staff. This guideline applies in both indoor spaces as well as those as outdoors including, but not limited to, the Native Texas Butterfly House & Garden, the Animals of the World Exhibit trail, the Pioneer Village and picnic areas. In order to abide by the Executive Order, we reserve the right to ask any visitor that chooses not to comply to leave the property without refund. Learn more about the appropriate use of cloth face covers here. Please practice all other recommended safety practices including -Maintain social distancing (remain 6 feet from anyone who is not in your household). -Frequently wash or sanitize your hands as necessary. -Please stay home if you have symptoms of COVID-19, have tested positive for COVID-19, or if you have been exposed to someone with COVID-19 within the last 14 days. -Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth. Learn more at https://www.heardmuseum.org/specialnote Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary staff is closely monitoring the Coronavirus disease 2019 (abbreviated COVID-19) outbreak and implementing any recommendations made by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html) and World Health Organization (WHO). The health and safety of our staff, volunteers and guests is among our top priorities. If you have any additional questions regarding the Coronavirus, we recommend visiting the CDC website for additional resources. === The Heard is a private 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and we appreciate your support during this difficult time. If you are able, please consider purchasing a Heard Museum membership. Our memberships are largely tax-deductible (https://assets.speakcdn.com/assets/2039/membershiptaxdeduction_10-02-2012.pdf) and your term won't begin until you activate it on your next visit. Memberships are available at https://www.heardmuseum.org/membership. Thank you for your consideration! Did you know? The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act legislation encourages Americans to contribute to charity in 2020 by relaxing some of the limitations on charitable contribution. For instance, allowing a deduction of up to $300 of cash contributions, whether or not the taxpayer itemizes deductions on their taxes. Also, the new law scraps the 50% limit on charitable deductions for individuals. #hiking #nature #outdoors #education #wildlife #DFW #mckinney #mckinneytx #texas

Native Texas Butterfly House & Garden

Walk among free-flying native butterflies and other pollinators in our Native Texas Butterfly House & Garden. The butterfly house includes native species, which vary by season and what is available from suppliers. Our butterfly garden is filled with host plants that nat......More

Walk among free-flying native butterflies and other pollinators in our Native Texas Butterfly House & Garden. The butterfly house includes native species, which vary by season and what is available from suppliers. Our butterfly garden is filled with host plants that naturally attract these lovely creatures. You may even find a few ideas to try in your own garden! The Butterfly House will be open May 30-October 4, 2020 and the Butterfly Garden is open year-round (plant life varies by season) during Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary's normal operating hours. See www.heardmuseum.org/hours for our schedule. This exhibit is included in general admission (www.heardmuseum.org/tickets) and free for Heard Museum members. Not a member? Join today by clicking here: http://www.heardmuseum.org/membership

Explore Nature (Self-Guided)

We're open during our regular hours of operation (https://www.heardmuseum.org/hours) so that you may hike the trails through our 289-acre nature preserve and visit our indoor exhibits (with modifications). To minimize contact, general admission (https://www.heardmuseum.......More

We're open during our regular hours of operation (https://www.heardmuseum.org/hours) so that you may hike the trails through our 289-acre nature preserve and visit our indoor exhibits (with modifications). To minimize contact, general admission (https://www.heardmuseum.org/tickets) and membership (https://www.heardmuseum.org/membership) may be purchased online in advance. Please note that guests may not be granted entry less than an hour before closing time. Per Gov. Abbott's Executive Order GA-29, the Heard will require face masks that cover the nose and mouth for all visitors and employees when they are in an area or while performing an activity which will necessarily involve close contact or proximity to other visitors (who are not in your visiting group) or Heard staff. This guideline applies in both indoor spaces as well as those as outdoors including, but not limited to, the Native Texas Butterfly House & Garden, the Animals of the World Exhibit trail, the Pioneer Village and picnic areas. In order to abide by the Executive Order, we reserve the right to ask any visitor that chooses not to comply to leave the property without refund. Learn more about the appropriate use of cloth face covers here. Please practice all other recommended safety practices including -Maintain social distancing (remain 6 feet from anyone who is not in your household). -Frequently wash or sanitize your hands as necessary. -Please stay home if you have symptoms of COVID-19, have tested positive for COVID-19, or if you have been exposed to someone with COVID-19 within the last 14 days. -Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth. Learn more at https://www.heardmuseum.org/specialnote Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary staff is closely monitoring the Coronavirus disease 2019 (abbreviated COVID-19) outbreak and implementing any recommendations made by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html) and World Health Organization (WHO). The health and safety of our staff, volunteers and guests is among our top priorities. If you have any additional questions regarding the Coronavirus, we recommend visiting the CDC website for additional resources. === The Heard is a private 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and we appreciate your support during this difficult time. If you are able, please consider purchasing a Heard Museum membership. Our memberships are largely tax-deductible (https://assets.speakcdn.com/assets/2039/membershiptaxdeduction_10-02-2012.pdf) and your term won't begin until you activate it on your next visit. Memberships are available at https://www.heardmuseum.org/membership. Thank you for your consideration! Did you know? The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act legislation encourages Americans to contribute to charity in 2020 by relaxing some of the limitations on charitable contribution. For instance, allowing a deduction of up to $300 of cash contributions, whether or not the taxpayer itemizes deductions on their taxes. Also, the new law scraps the 50% limit on charitable deductions for individuals. #hiking #nature #outdoors #education #wildlife #DFW #mckinney #mckinneytx #texas

Native Texas Butterfly House & Garden

Walk among free-flying native butterflies and other pollinators in our Native Texas Butterfly House & Garden. The butterfly house includes native species, which vary by season and what is available from suppliers. Our butterfly garden is filled with host plants that nat......More

Walk among free-flying native butterflies and other pollinators in our Native Texas Butterfly House & Garden. The butterfly house includes native species, which vary by season and what is available from suppliers. Our butterfly garden is filled with host plants that naturally attract these lovely creatures. You may even find a few ideas to try in your own garden! The Butterfly House will be open May 30-October 4, 2020 and the Butterfly Garden is open year-round (plant life varies by season) during Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary's normal operating hours. See www.heardmuseum.org/hours for our schedule. This exhibit is included in general admission (www.heardmuseum.org/tickets) and free for Heard Museum members. Not a member? Join today by clicking here: http://www.heardmuseum.org/membership

Native Texas Butterfly House & Garden

Walk among free-flying native butterflies and other pollinators in our Native Texas Butterfly House & Garden. The butterfly house includes native species, which vary by season and what is available from suppliers. Our butterfly garden is filled with host plants that nat......More

Walk among free-flying native butterflies and other pollinators in our Native Texas Butterfly House & Garden. The butterfly house includes native species, which vary by season and what is available from suppliers. Our butterfly garden is filled with host plants that naturally attract these lovely creatures. You may even find a few ideas to try in your own garden! The Butterfly House will be open May 30-October 4, 2020 and the Butterfly Garden is open year-round (plant life varies by season) during Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary's normal operating hours. See www.heardmuseum.org/hours for our schedule. This exhibit is included in general admission (www.heardmuseum.org/tickets) and free for Heard Museum members. Not a member? Join today by clicking here: http://www.heardmuseum.org/membership

Explore Nature (Self-Guided)

We're open during our regular hours of operation (https://www.heardmuseum.org/hours) so that you may hike the trails through our 289-acre nature preserve and visit our indoor exhibits (with modifications). To minimize contact, general admission (https://www.heardmuseum.......More

We're open during our regular hours of operation (https://www.heardmuseum.org/hours) so that you may hike the trails through our 289-acre nature preserve and visit our indoor exhibits (with modifications). To minimize contact, general admission (https://www.heardmuseum.org/tickets) and membership (https://www.heardmuseum.org/membership) may be purchased online in advance. Please note that guests may not be granted entry less than an hour before closing time. Per Gov. Abbott's Executive Order GA-29, the Heard will require face masks that cover the nose and mouth for all visitors and employees when they are in an area or while performing an activity which will necessarily involve close contact or proximity to other visitors (who are not in your visiting group) or Heard staff. This guideline applies in both indoor spaces as well as those as outdoors including, but not limited to, the Native Texas Butterfly House & Garden, the Animals of the World Exhibit trail, the Pioneer Village and picnic areas. In order to abide by the Executive Order, we reserve the right to ask any visitor that chooses not to comply to leave the property without refund. Learn more about the appropriate use of cloth face covers here. Please practice all other recommended safety practices including -Maintain social distancing (remain 6 feet from anyone who is not in your household). -Frequently wash or sanitize your hands as necessary. -Please stay home if you have symptoms of COVID-19, have tested positive for COVID-19, or if you have been exposed to someone with COVID-19 within the last 14 days. -Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth. Learn more at https://www.heardmuseum.org/specialnote Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary staff is closely monitoring the Coronavirus disease 2019 (abbreviated COVID-19) outbreak and implementing any recommendations made by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html) and World Health Organization (WHO). The health and safety of our staff, volunteers and guests is among our top priorities. If you have any additional questions regarding the Coronavirus, we recommend visiting the CDC website for additional resources. === The Heard is a private 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and we appreciate your support during this difficult time. If you are able, please consider purchasing a Heard Museum membership. Our memberships are largely tax-deductible (https://assets.speakcdn.com/assets/2039/membershiptaxdeduction_10-02-2012.pdf) and your term won't begin until you activate it on your next visit. Memberships are available at https://www.heardmuseum.org/membership. Thank you for your consideration! Did you know? The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act legislation encourages Americans to contribute to charity in 2020 by relaxing some of the limitations on charitable contribution. For instance, allowing a deduction of up to $300 of cash contributions, whether or not the taxpayer itemizes deductions on their taxes. Also, the new law scraps the 50% limit on charitable deductions for individuals. #hiking #nature #outdoors #education #wildlife #DFW #mckinney #mckinneytx #texas

Zip Line Day

During our Zip Line Days, guests climb a 23ft tree to our zip platform then proceed to a 487ft Zip line. Purchase one ticket ($12 each) for each time you would like to travel down the zip line. Pre-registration is required for all ropes course programs. More information......More

During our Zip Line Days, guests climb a 23ft tree to our zip platform then proceed to a 487ft Zip line. Purchase one ticket ($12 each) for each time you would like to travel down the zip line. Pre-registration is required for all ropes course programs. More information and program requirements available at https://www.heardmuseum.org/ropescourse#zip

Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary

Nature Story Time

These story times are designed primarily for young children and will introduce a different nature-themed book each week. During most of the story times, a puppet, live animal or enrichment items will be included to enhance the experience. These programs should last appr......More

These story times are designed primarily for young children and will introduce a different nature-themed book each week. During most of the story times, a puppet, live animal or enrichment items will be included to enhance the experience. These programs should last approximately 30-45 minutes depending on the book covered. Nature Story Times are included in general admission and free for Heard Museum Members. *Please watch our site for schedule variations: https://www.heardmuseum.org/storytimes

Dinosaurs Live! Life-Size Animatronic Dinosaurs

From September 5, 2020 through February 15, 2021, explore nature and encounter the 46-foot T-Rex and nine new life-size animatronic dinosaurs along the Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary’s outdoor trails at the 15th annual Dinosaurs Live! Life-size Animat......More

From September 5, 2020 through February 15, 2021, explore nature and encounter the 46-foot T-Rex and nine new life-size animatronic dinosaurs along the Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary’s outdoor trails at the 15th annual Dinosaurs Live! Life-size Animatronic Dinosaurs exhibit. More info at www.heardmuseum.org/dinosaurslive This exhibit is included in general admission and free for Heard Museum members. To minimize contact, general admission (www.heardmuseum.org/tickets) and membership (www.heardmuseum.org/membership) may be purchased online in advance. Please note that guests may not be granted entry less than an hour before closing time. For more information on Heard Attendance Tips and Visitor Guidelines, click here: www.heardmuseum.org/tipsguidelines Learn about our COVID-19 procedures at www.heardmuseum.org/specialnote #dinosaurs #nature #outdoors #familyfriendly #family #kids #children #education #science

Dinosaurs Live! Life-Size Animatronic Dinosaurs

From September 5, 2020 through February 15, 2021, explore nature and encounter the 46-foot T-Rex and nine new life-size animatronic dinosaurs along the Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary’s outdoor trails at the 15th annual Dinosaurs Live! Life-size Animat......More

From September 5, 2020 through February 15, 2021, explore nature and encounter the 46-foot T-Rex and nine new life-size animatronic dinosaurs along the Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary’s outdoor trails at the 15th annual Dinosaurs Live! Life-size Animatronic Dinosaurs exhibit. More info at www.heardmuseum.org/dinosaurslive This exhibit is included in general admission and free for Heard Museum members. To minimize contact, general admission (www.heardmuseum.org/tickets) and membership (www.heardmuseum.org/membership) may be purchased online in advance. Please note that guests may not be granted entry less than an hour before closing time. For more information on Heard Attendance Tips and Visitor Guidelines, click here: www.heardmuseum.org/tipsguidelines Learn about our COVID-19 procedures at www.heardmuseum.org/specialnote #dinosaurs #nature #outdoors #familyfriendly #family #kids #children #education #science

Dinosaurs Live! Life-Size Animatronic Dinosaurs

From September 5, 2020 through February 15, 2021, explore nature and encounter the 46-foot T-Rex and nine new life-size animatronic dinosaurs along the Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary’s outdoor trails at the 15th annual Dinosaurs Live! Life-size Animat......More

From September 5, 2020 through February 15, 2021, explore nature and encounter the 46-foot T-Rex and nine new life-size animatronic dinosaurs along the Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary’s outdoor trails at the 15th annual Dinosaurs Live! Life-size Animatronic Dinosaurs exhibit. More info at www.heardmuseum.org/dinosaurslive This exhibit is included in general admission and free for Heard Museum members. To minimize contact, general admission (www.heardmuseum.org/tickets) and membership (www.heardmuseum.org/membership) may be purchased online in advance. Please note that guests may not be granted entry less than an hour before closing time. For more information on Heard Attendance Tips and Visitor Guidelines, click here: www.heardmuseum.org/tipsguidelines Learn about our COVID-19 procedures at www.heardmuseum.org/specialnote #dinosaurs #nature #outdoors #familyfriendly #family #kids #children #education #science

Nature Story Time

These story times are designed primarily for young children and will introduce a different nature-themed book each week. During most of the story times, a puppet, live animal or enrichment items will be included to enhance the experience. These programs should last appr......More

These story times are designed primarily for young children and will introduce a different nature-themed book each week. During most of the story times, a puppet, live animal or enrichment items will be included to enhance the experience. These programs should last approximately 30-45 minutes depending on the book covered. Nature Story Times are included in general admission and free for Heard Museum Members. *Please watch our site for schedule variations: https://www.heardmuseum.org/storytimes

Second Saturday Bird Walk

Learn more about birding at Second Saturday Bird Walks at Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary! Led by members of the Prairie and Timbers Audubon Society, these walks are intended to help beginning and intermediate birders with bird spotting and identificat......More

Learn more about birding at Second Saturday Bird Walks at Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary! Led by members of the Prairie and Timbers Audubon Society, these walks are intended to help beginning and intermediate birders with bird spotting and identification techniques. This program is included in general admission and free for Heard Museum members. Walks begin promptly at 8 AM and last 1.5 hours (with optional extended time if some participants are interested). No reservations are required but all attendees must arrive on time. Monthly Second Saturday Bird Walks are offered September through June annually. Additional information about this event and birding at the Heard available at www.heardmuseum.org/birding