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

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 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! 

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

3 Hour Wetland Canoe Trails

 

Please provide the following information to preregister and prepay (both required) for this 3 Hour Wetland Canoe Trail. Payment is required to complete your reservation. 

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. Please e-mail to ropes@heardmuseum.org.

*Participants under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult. Children age 7 and up may 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.

Seasonal Camps

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

 

Outreach Presentation

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

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Homeschool: Edu. Natural Science Programs

 

Please use your child’s age as of September 1st of this year, when selecting the appropriate class.

If the class you were looking for is sold out, please feel free to add your student's name to our Waitlist.**

**Please note that filling out this waitlist form does not guarantee a spot in one of our homeschool or preschool classes.

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! 

Outreach Table

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.

If the class you were looking for is sold out, please feel free to add your student's name to our Waitlist.**

**Please note that filling out this waitlist form does not guarantee a spot in one of our homeschool or preschool classes.

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.

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.

 

 

 

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! 

Family Campout

The Fall Family Campout will offer groups an evening of fantastic discovery after hours! Our programs consist of team-building activities, the opportunity to experience Texas wildlife and more. Experience what it’s like to be a member of the Heard’s nightlife. And, enjoy a night that your family will never forget! Spots are limited, so be sure to get your ticket now.

 

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.

Work From Heard

Adult Edu. Programs