Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary, McKinney

Name: Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary
Address: 1 Nature Pl, McKinney, 75069, United States
Telephone: +1 972-562-5566

#1 among attractions in McKinney

Top attraction, Museum, Science museum, Natural history museum

Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary

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Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary, McKinney

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Founded in 1967, the Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary is located in McKinney, Texas, United States. With a 289-acre wildlife sanctuary, five miles of hiking trails, about fifty acres of wetlands, a two-acre native plant garden, a butterfly house, live animals, indoor and outdoor exhibits, the Heard welcomes over 100,000 visitors annually. The Heard is one of the most important attractions in the City of McKinney. ()

Established: 1967 (57 years ago)Coordinates: 33°9'42"N, 96°36'58"W

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1 Nature PlMcKinneyMcKinney 75069 United States

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+1 972-562-5566

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Day trips

Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Allen Event Center, Eagle Stadium, St. Jude Catholic Church, Suncreek United Methodist Church.

3.4 miSW
Convention center, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Allen Event Center, Allen
87 min walk • The Credit Union of Texas Event Center is an American 6,275 fixed-seat multi-purpose indoor arena located in Allen, Texas, a northern suburb of Dallas. The arena opened in 2009 under the name Allen Event Center. Construction cost was $52.6 million.
4.1 miSW
Sport venue, Sport
Eagle Stadium, Allen
105 min walk • Eagle Stadium is a football stadium in Allen, Texas. It is owned and operated by the Allen Independent School District and is home of the Allen High School Eagles.
3.4 miSW
Church
St. Jude Catholic Church, Allen
87 min walk • St. Jude Catholic Church is a Catholic parish of the Diocese of Dallas. It is located in Allen, Texas. The first Catholic church in the city of Allen, it was established in 1981.
6.9 miSW
Church
Suncreek United Methodist Church, Allen
175 min walk • Suncreek United Methodist Church is a United Methodist Church in Allen, Texas, part of the North Texas Conference of the UMC. In June 1995, Rev. Burt Palmer was appointed to begin a new United Methodist Church in Allen. By September of that year, three families were gathering to worship at the parsonage.
0.8 miSW
Town, Area
Fairview, McKinney
20 min walk • Fairview is a town in Collin County, Texas, United States. It is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. As of the 2017 census, the town population was 8,950. The estimated population in 2018 was 9,092.
2.3 miN
33°11'39"N • 96°36'47"W
Chestnut Square Historic Park, McKinney
58 min walk • Museum, History museum
2.6 miN
Museum, Art museum, Historical place
Heard-Craig Hall, McKinney
66 min walk • The Heard-Craig House is a historic house in McKinney, Texas, U.S. It was built for Stephen and Lillian Heard in 1900. The house has 7,000 square feet and four floors. In 1970, Kathryn Heard-Craig gifted the house to multiple arts organizations as a place to convene and educate.
4.6 miSW
33°6'34"N • 96°39'54"W
Hydrous at Allen Station, Allen
117 min walk • Water ski, Tours, Outdoor activities
4.6 miSW
Temple
Radha Krishna Temple, Allen
119 min walk • Radha Krishna Temple of Dallas is a Hindu temple located in Allen, Texas. It was established by JKYog, under the leadership of Swami Mukundananda. The opening ceremonies and consecration were held over eight days, 4–11 July 2017.
3.2 miSW
33°7'38"N • 96°39'14"W
Allen Community Ice Rink, Allen
83 min walk • Ice skating, Ice rink
2.7 miN
Church
St. Peter's Episcopal Church, McKinney
69 min walk • St. Peter's Episcopal Church is located in McKinney, Texas, approximately 30 miles north of Dallas. The church was designated a mission church in 1876, when services were held in private homes and offices.