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Heard Natural Science Museum And Wildlife Sanctuary

Heard Natural Science Museum And Wildlife Sanctuary
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History of Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary

The Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, in Mckinney Texas, is the result of one woman's vision for the future and her commitment to the community and North Texas.

Miss Bessie Heard devoted most of her lifetime (1886-1988) to the city of McKinney and its people. Her philanthropic endeavors and generosity of spirit left a legacy of accomplishment few people attain.

Miss Bessie's greatest contribution to her community and North Texas is the Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary. Miss Heard was 80 years old when she saw the need to preserve a place where future generations could visit to experience nature. The museum opened October 1, 1967 and now serves more than 100,000 visitors annually.

In keeping with Miss Heard's vision, the museum's mission is threefold: education, conservation and preservation. Through education, particularly for young people, the Heard emphasizes an appreciation of nature and its conservation.


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Upcoming Events at Heard Natural Science Museum And Wildlife Sanctuary
Nov
15

Texas Recycles Day sponsored by H-E-B

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Nov
15

Dinosaurs Live!

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Nov
15

Dinosaurs Live!

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Nov
15

Texas Recycles Day

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Nov
15

Full Moon Hike

7:00 PM
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Nov
15

Full Moon Hike

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Nov
16

Dinosaurs Live!

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Nov
16

Dinosaurs Live!

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Nov
16

Texas Recycles Day

9:00 AM
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Nov
16

Nature Connection Walks

9:30 AM
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Nov
17

Dinosaurs Live!

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Nov
17

Dinosaurs Live!

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Nov
17

Texas Recycles Day

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Nov
18

Dinosaurs Live!

9:00 AM
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Nov
19

Dinosaurs Live!

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