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Nature trails, gardens & exhibits such as animatronic dinosaurs & an 1880s prairie village.
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Reviews — 8
Wonderful place, well organised and friendly staff. So much to see and to learn.
From stories to shells and animals, including now the various dinosaurs outdoors as well as bones and skeletons in door.
Very nice walks; trails of various length.
Great to see!
From stories to shells and animals, including now the various dinosaurs outdoors as well as bones and skeletons in door.
Very nice walks; trails of various length.
Great to see!
We came during the fall and it was beautiful. It was great weather to be outdoors but would not recommend during hot Texas summer. The young lady who did our animal group presentation wasn't that great. Very bland and seemed kind of moody. Also seemed like she had no experience around kids. She wouldn't even let the kids pet the animals. Where as other employees had done the opposite. We enjoyed the fossils inside and dino walk was pretty fun. Rating one less star because some of the animals seemed unhappy in their enclosures and did not enjoy seeing a jar full of dead turtles.
This nature preserve is absolutely beautiful. Went on all of the clearly posted trails, and all were beautiful. Will definitely be coming back.
Not only do we love the museum with all of the interactive exhibits, butterflies dinosaurs, and hiking trails, but the staff are wonderful!
Brenda was extremely helpful! My wife and I were visiting from PA and asked about getting a membership at the Heard Museum since we fly down monthly to visit family. She told us to get a museum membership at one close to home and that we could use it to get into other museums such as theirs (they're part of a museum network called the ASTC.) We are so grateful that she told us this because it allowed us to go to many places across the country and saved us a lot of money. Thanks, Brenda, and thank you Heard Museum for creating a wonderful experience for my family and me! We'll definitely be back!
Brenda was extremely helpful! My wife and I were visiting from PA and asked about getting a membership at the Heard Museum since we fly down monthly to visit family. She told us to get a museum membership at one close to home and that we could use it to get into other museums such as theirs (they're part of a museum network called the ASTC.) We are so grateful that she told us this because it allowed us to go to many places across the country and saved us a lot of money. Thanks, Brenda, and thank you Heard Museum for creating a wonderful experience for my family and me! We'll definitely be back!
Bring your bug spray, sun screen, hiking boots, hat, binoculars and canteen. Explore the hiking trails. Enjoy this gem! Picnic under the trees. No trash left behind. :)
Note: If your little one is in a stroller, be prepared for a lot of downhill/uphill and that some of the trails will not be accessible.
Note: If your little one is in a stroller, be prepared for a lot of downhill/uphill and that some of the trails will not be accessible.
Very nice outdoor museum. Recommend to wear a good hiking shoes and doesn’t come here when it’s a raining day. All moving dinosaurs are outdoor. A small indoor Dino dig sand pit is cute for little kids. Overall, it’s a good museum for young kids.
We love this awesome science museum!!! 😍
I, 1st went on a field trip with my daughter last year!!! This time we had a fun field trip of our own!
Enjoyed the butterflies 🦋, hiking, sightseeing, animals, beautiful outdoors!!! Love that it’s a little hidden treasure!
Our kids also love the little play houses!
The indoor museum had so many natural collections so awesome to see!!!
Will definitely come back and enjoyed every minute!
HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!
I, 1st went on a field trip with my daughter last year!!! This time we had a fun field trip of our own!
Enjoyed the butterflies 🦋, hiking, sightseeing, animals, beautiful outdoors!!! Love that it’s a little hidden treasure!
Our kids also love the little play houses!
The indoor museum had so many natural collections so awesome to see!!!
Will definitely come back and enjoyed every minute!
HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!
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