Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary

A natural science education center and 289-acre wildlife sanctuary preserved in McKinney, Texas. The Heard is dedicated to demonstrating the extraordinary importance of protecting the environment and natural habitats through education and by example.

Exhibitions and events

Bugs LIVE

Event until 29.06.2025 4:00

Prepare to be amazed and inspired by the wonders of nature at the Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary in McKinney, Texas, with the unveiling of Bugs LIVE! From March 15 to June 29,...

The Cell Phone Connection to the Natural World

Temporary exhibition until 30.09.2025

This ongoing exhibit explores not only the natural earth elements that go into modern phones but also explores communication over the last century. Most of the minerals used in the exhibit...

Native Plants and the Bugs that Love Them: Native Plant Talks

Event on 05.04.2025 10:00

Join us April 5th for seminars centered around native Texas plants and the types of bugs that love them. You'll learn more about how to garden with native plants and why they are so important for...

Spring Native Plant Sale

Event on 12.04.2025 9:00

The 36th Annual Spring Native Plant Sale fundraiser at Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary will feature a huge selection of native plants, hard-to-find herbs, and well-adapted...

Frog Night Hike

Event on 26.04.2025 19:00

Frogs! The Heard is home to many different frog species and we want to share them with you! We will start with fun frog facts, a guide on frog sounds, and instructions on how to look and listen for...

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