The Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary

1 Nature Place
mckinney, TX 75069

972-562-5566

Mission: Bringing nature and people together to discover, enjoy, experience, restore and preserve our priceless environment

The Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary is a natural science education center, uniquely set and preserved in McKinney, Texas. With a 289-acre wildlife sanctuary, four miles of hiking trails, a two-acre native plant garden, live animals, indoor and outdoor exhibits as well as classrooms and laboratories, The Heard welcomes over 60,000 visitors annually, including more than 20,000 children who attend science and hands-on preschool, home school and summer camp programs. Hundreds of volunteers make The Heard their favorite backyard, and affinity groups, sponsors, donors and members contribute to The Heard's focus on ecosystem restoration and conservation. The Heard is dedicated to demonstrating, by example, the extraordinary importance of protecting the environment and natural habitats.

Please use "Flag This Place" to alert us about content that is inappropriate or needs immediate attention. Nothing you submit will be shared with other site visitors.
Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide

AARP Events for Avon

View All AARP Events

image of two AARP membership cards
Only $12 your first year with Automatic Renewal
  • Immediate access to your member benefits
  • Discounts on travel and everyday savings
  • Subscription to AARP The Magazine
  • FREE second membership
Join AARP
Already a member? Renew or Print Card

Contact AARP
Massachusetts