Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary

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🌿 A 501(c)(3) nonprofit natural science museum & wildlife sanctuary in McKinney, TX. Explore 289 acres of trails, wildlife, education, conservation & more.

Connect with nature and discover something wild! Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary is a private 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and was founded in 1967 by Bessie Heard. Miss Heard was 80 years old when she saw the need to preserve a place where future generations could experience nature. Today, the Heard's mission of bringing nature and people together is carried out through education, particularly of young people, which emphasizes an appreciation of nature and its conservation. For more information, visit heardmuseum.org.

Mission statement: Bringing nature and people together to discover, enjoy, experience, restore and preserve our priceless environment.

Hours of operation: See www.heardmuseum.org/hours

General admission tickets: See www.heardmuseum.org/tickets

All guests are required to check in at our front desk. Special event tickets may be required for special events.

11/09/2026

POV: You’re getting a little too comfortable at the Heard. 😂🦖💤

We can’t promise our dino-sized friends have the comfiest beds, but we know where to find one! 😉

Big thanks to our Dinosaurs Live! sponsor, Sheraton McKinney Hotel, for supporting dino-sized adventures (and much better places to nap). 💚🛏️

11/06/2026

Nothing but recycle. ♻️🏀

Think you can make the shot? Join us next weekend, November 13–15, for Texas Recycles Day at the Heard!

Bring one plastic bag or bottle per person and score a FREE day pass. 🎟️ Thanks to for supporting this fun way to recycle! 💚

11/05/2026

Be honest… 👀🛍️ Are you hitting the gift shop at the beginning of your visit or saving the fun for the end? 👇
There’s always room for one more nature-inspired treasure! 🌿💚

11/04/2026

Our animal ambassadors are a great way to learn about the world around us 🌎✨

11/02/2026

Healthy habitats take work! 🌿🔥 Our Nature Preserve Manager, Braeden, recently spoke with the Native Plant Society of Texas about how prescribed burns and invasive species management help restore native habitats and support biodiversity.

We’re grateful for opportunities to share knowledge, learn from fellow conservationists, and work together to protect the natural landscapes that make North Texas special. 💚

11/01/2026

Our animal ambassadors enjoyed spooky treats as their enrichment this weekend! 👻

10/30/2026

Our raven is working on his recycling skills just in time for Texas Recycles Day! The aim may need a little practice, but we’re cheering him on every step of the way. ♻️

Join us November 13–15 for Texas Recycles Day at the Heard! Bring one plastic bag or bottle per person and receive a FREE day pass. 🎟️

10/29/2026

Trick or treat, our animal ambassadors got pumpkins to eat! 🎃🦝

This week, Halloween treats double as animal enrichment, keeping our wild bunch curious, engaged, and paws-on with something new! 🧡

10/28/2026

🪳 Did you know female hissing cockroaches carry their eggs internally and can even reabsorb them when conditions get stressful? When the time is right, they give birth to tiny, wiggling nymphs! 😱 Nature is full of spooky surprises! 🎃

10/27/2026

Stay tuned for some spooky enrichment with our animal ambassadors! 👻

Address

1 Nature Place
McKinney, TX
75069

Telephone

+19725625566

Website

http://www.heardmuseum.org/

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