Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary

Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary - Event Venue in McKinney, Texas

Museum · McKinney, Texas

1 Nature Place, McKinney, Texas, United States

About Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary

Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary is a 289-acre nature preserve and museum located in McKinney, TX. Founded in 1967, the venue offers educational programs, exhibits, and over 6.5 miles of nature trails through diverse habitats. Its mission is to connect visitors with nature and inspire environmental appreciation.

Venue Details

  • Meeting rooms: 4
  • Year built: 1967

Ratings

Google Rating: 4.6/5 (1,038 reviews)

Guest Highlights

  • Decor

Amenities

Facilities

  • museum
  • nature preserve

Recreation

  • nature trails
  • bird walks
  • summer camps
  • night hikes
  • canoe trails

Meeting Rooms & Event Spaces

Science Resource Center

  • Type: Multi Purpose
  • Size: 1,248 sq ft
  • Ceiling height: 20 ft
  • Capacity — Banquet: 92
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible, media screen, wildlife sanctuary viewing deck, large picture windows, changing room, kitchen, icemaker, refrigerator, range, microwave, dishwasher, restrooms
  • A green-architecture venue with a wall of windows overlooking wetlands and wildlife sanctuary, 20’ ceiling with wood beams, 9’x16’ media screen, and a deck with views.

Laughlin Hall

  • Type: Multi Purpose
  • Size: 1,470 sq ft
  • Capacity — Banquet: 72
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible, large picture windows, bird and wildlife watching opportunities, kitchen, refrigerator, icemaker, range, restrooms
  • Meeting hall in the main museum building with a nature-themed floor and expansive wall of windows overlooking the wildlife sanctuary. Includes kitchen amenities.

Native Plant Garden

  • Type: Outdoor Space
  • Size: 87,120 sq ft
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible, winding paths, seasonal wildflowers
  • A charming two-acre outdoor garden ideal for weddings and small dinner parties, featuring winding paths and seasonal wildflowers.

Heard Amphitheater

  • Type: Outdoor Space
  • Capacity — Theater: 525
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible, limestone rock seating, electricity
  • Outdoor amphitheater with eco-friendly limestone rock seating and beautiful views of the Wildlife Sanctuary. Suitable for weddings, reunions, concerts, and performances.

Style

natural, historic, garden

Contact

Phone: (972) 562-5566