Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary - McKinney, TX, US
N 33° 09.490 W 096° 36.915
14S E 722401 N 3671353
Located off of Country Club Road in the Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Nature Place McKinney Texas
Waymark Code: WMR0YM
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 04/25/2016
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Miss Bessie's greatest contribution to her community and North Texas is the Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary. Miss Heard was 80 years old when she saw the need to preserve a place where future generations could visit to experience nature. The museum opened October 1, 1967 and now serves more than 100,000 visitors annually.
In keeping with Miss Heard’s vision, the museum’s mission is threefold: education, conservation and preservation. Through education, particularly for young people, the Heard emphasizes an appreciation of nature and its conservation.
Exhibits & Gardens
• Animals of the World Exhibit
• Dinosaurs Live!
• Living Lab
• Native Texas Butterfly Garden & House
• Native Plant Garden
• Native Texas Snakes
• Pioneer Village
• Shell Room
• Project Passenger Pigeon
• Mosasaur Exhibit
Programs
• Animal Presentations
• Birding
• Birthdays
• Canoe Programs
• Field Trips
• Geology Workshops
• Guided Trails
• Homeschool
• Night Hikes
• Outreach
• Preschool
• Ropes Course
• Scouting
• Summer Nature Camps
• Teacher Workshops
• Third Saturday Nature Talks
Sanctuary & Trails
• Habitats
• Nature Trails
• Restoration & Conservation
• Wildlife
Admission Fees:
Adults: $10
Seniors 60+ & Children 3-12: $7
Heard Museum Members & Children 2 and Under: FREE
Hours of operation:
Tuesday-Saturday
9AM - 5PM*
The Heard will open at 7:30 on the Second Saturday of the month.
Sunday
1PM-5PM*
Parking: N 33° 09.471 W 096° 36.901
Services Provided:
Museum Souvenir tours
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Visit Instructions:
There will be no requirement for posting a visit; but a photo of you with your GPS or just your GPS somewhere on the museum grounds or in the museum would be fun. Preferrably at the entrance or near the museum sign. Actually going IN the museum is also NOT required for posting a log.