General Admission

Purchase general admission for Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary in McKinney, Texas below

General Admission Tickets can be used on any day of your choosing. Tickets are good for one full year from the date of purchase. 

Ticket prices vary seasonally. Please make your purchase carefully as there are no refunds or exchanges for general admission. Dinosaurs Live is a seasonal annual exhibit; view our site for open dates. Children under 18 must be supervised by an adult. 

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Heard Holbrook Cabin

Reservations are taken on a first-come, first-served basis as follows:

Staff ($500.00): January

Board ($700.00): February

Volunteers ($700.00): February

Cabin Friend of the Heard ($900.00): March

There can be an additional fee added to the total depending on the total number of guests attending.

When booking your reservation below you can choose to pay in full or to pay the deposit only by entering your reservation into the correct field. 

If you reserve a date in May or October the price will be reduced by $100.00. This will be reflected in your final payment (rather than the deposit). 

The Heard Holbrook Cabin is available for one week reservations only (Saturday 2 pm - Saturday 9 am) beginning the first full week in May through the last full week in October. The current schedule may be obtained by e-mail (nellerbrock@heardmuseum.org).

A confirmation will be mailed within two weeks of your reservation request and $100 deposit payment. The deposit is non-refundable upon confirmation. If your requested dates are not available, you will be contacted and you may be able to reschedule (time permitting) or your deposit will be returned. A packet of information will be e-mailed to you four weeks prior to your cabin visit. Final payments are due no less than 30 days prior to your visit (no exceptions).

 

 

 

 

 

Night Hike

If you are a member please sign in or register using the links in the top right hand corner of the page in order to receive your discount

If you have any questions please email them to outdoorprograms@heardmuseum.org.

 

Please note that all Night Hike ticket purchases are non-refundable

Canoe Program - Public

Before program participation, each participant must provide a participant information form and waiver of liability and release of claims. Copies will be available at the event or use the links below to get to the forms online.

If you have any questions please email them to outdoorprograms@heardmuseum.org .
 
*Participants under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult. Children must be 7 and up to participate.
 
Cancellation Policy
We reserve the right to cancel due to weather, water levels, or insufficient participant numbers. If the Heard cancels an event, we will attempt to reschedule. If rescheduling is not possible, a full refund will be provided. If the participant chooses to cancel his or her own reservation, no refunds will be given 7 days or less before a scheduled event.

Seasonal Camps

While registering, please type n/a in any field that does not apply to you or your child.

 

Birthday Party

If you have any questions please email them to education@heardmuseum.org.

Make sure to add education@heardmuseum.org as a safe sender to your email so you never miss out on any important information! 

1- Self-Guided Group

Please note that your purchase can and will be shared with your school if needed.

If you have any questions please email them to education@heardmuseum.org.

Halloween at the Heard

2 Education Programs

Please note that your purchase can and will be shared with your school if needed.

If you have any questions please email them to education@heardmuseum.org.

Holidays at the Heard

Support the Heard and have fun with the whole family at this fun, holiday fundraiser. 

For complete information about this event, please visit the Holidays at the Heard event page.

Please purchase tickets for the night you plan to intend to attend. If you need to change your date selection, please contact us at least 24 hours before the event at info@heardmuseum.org.

 

1 Edu Program

Please note that your purchase can and will be shared with your school if needed.

If you have any questions please email them to education@heardmuseum.org.

 

 

 

Canoe Program - Private

Campout - Public

Our campouts offer an evening of fantastic discovery after hours! They include guided hikes, the opportunity to experience Texas wildlife, s’mores, and more. Experience what it is like to be a member of the Heard’s nightlife. And, enjoy a night that your family will never forget!

This program is available to families with kids ages 5 through 12. Each attending group must have at least 1 adult per 4 children to provide supervision.

Guests must bring their own tent and other equipment. Please note that lights out will be no later than 10 p.m.

If you have any questions please email them to outdoorprograms@heardmuseum.org.

Cancellation Policy
We reserve the right to cancel due to weather or insufficient participant numbers. If the Heard cancels an event, we will attempt to reschedule. If rescheduling is not possible, a full refund will be provided. If the participant chooses to cancel his or her own reservation, no refunds will be given 7 days or less before a scheduled event.

Overnight Stay / Campout - Private

Scout Workshop - Public

If you have any questions please email them to outdoorprograms@heardmuseum.org.

 

Scout Workshop - Private

If you have any questions please email them to education@heardmuseum.org.

Make sure to add education@heardmuseum.org as a safe sender to your email so you never miss out on any important information! 

Work From Heard

Venue Rental

Night Hike - Private

Fright at the Museum