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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Texas Recycles Free Pass

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 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.

Outreach Presentation

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! 

Homeschool: Edu. Natural Science Programs

Please use your child’s age as of September 1st of this year, when selecting the appropriate class. Our age verification process is active, any registrants who do not meet the required age will be contacted for cancelation.

If the class you were looking for is sold out, please feel free to add your student's name to our Waitlist.** **Filling out this waitlist form does not guarantee a spot in one of our homeschool or preschool classes.

PLEASE NOTE: We will not be completing any switches (teachers, classes, etc.). If coordinating to register your student with a friend, the class number/distinction can be found in the title of the class during registration, to ensure the same class is selected. Once your student is registered for a class, they will keep the same teacher they have now, if returning in the Spring. Teacher names are not included in the registration process. 

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! 

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! 

Preschool Nature Explorers

Please use your child’s age as of September 1st of this year, when selecting the appropriate class. Our age verification process is active, any registrants who do not meet the required age will be contacted for cancelation.

If the class you were looking for is sold out, please feel free to add your student's name to our Waitlist.** **Filling out this waitlist form does not guarantee a spot in one of our homeschool or preschool classes.

PLEASE NOTE: An observer will be in attendance of Thursday Preschool classes. This individual will be observing our educators and classroom logistics, NOT the students.

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.

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.

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.

 

 

 

Outreach- Classroom Program

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! 

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.

 

Campout - Private / Overnight Stay

Scout Workshop - Public

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

 

Scouts 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

Home School Day

Jurassic Movie Night

Teacher Appreciation Day