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Founded in 1967, the Heard is a private 501 (c)3 nonprofit organization and consists of a 289 acre nature preserve and a natural science museum and exists to bring nature and people together to discover, enjoy, experience, restore, and preserve our priceless environment.
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The Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, in...
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Heard general admission provides access to our permanent and...
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The Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, in Mckinney Texas, is the result of one woman’s vision for the future and her commitment to the community and North Texas. Miss Bessie Heard devoted most of her lifetime (1886-1988) to the city of McKinney and its people.
Heard general admission provides access to our permanent and seasonal exhibits, gardens, our nature trails and more. With 289 acres, the possibilities for fun with nature are infinite! Bring the family, have a picnic at one of our tables, and make a day of it.
Encounter the 46-foot T-Rex and nine new life-size animatronic dinosaurs along the Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary’s nature trails during the annual Dinosaurs Live exhibit that visits the Heard every fall into winter.
McKinney, Texas. Founded in 1967, the Heard consists of a 289 acre wildlife sanctuary and a natural science museum for the primary purpose of educating children about nature. The Heard exists to bring nature and people together to discover, enjoy, experience, restore, and preserve our priceless environment.
The goal of Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary is to connect our visitors with nature in hopes of inspiring within each person a deeper appreciation for the environment.
HEARD NATURAL SCIENCE MUSEUM & WILDLIFE SANCTUARY, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney, TX 75069, 339 Photos, Mon - Closed, Tue - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Wed - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Thu - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Fri - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Sat - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Sun - 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm.
