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$0$650
Middle half: $299.95–$425 per party
Two animal visitors and a self guided activity are part of birthdays at Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary in McKinney. Parties are designed for children ages 5 and up; younger children may attend, with a shorter animal presentation when needed. Each two hour Dragonfly package includes Laughlin Hall room rental and general admission for all guests. Bronze starts at $400 for members or $450 for nonmembers. Reserve at least four weeks ahead.
- Ages
- Ages 5 and up
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Price
- From $400 per party
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- Address
- 1 Nature Place, McKinney, TX 75069
Party packages
Dragonfly Bronze$400 per party
Laughlin Hall room rental, general admission for all guests, two animal visitors and a self-guided activity
Member rate; non-member rate $450. Up to 35 guests. Available year-round. $75 non-refundable deposit. Reserve at least four weeks ahead. Optional favors $7 per bag, decorations $20 and early setup $25 if available.
Dragonfly Silver$500 per party
Laughlin Hall room rental, general admission for all guests, two animal visitors and a self-guided activity
Member rate; non-member rate $550. Up to 50 guests. Available year-round. $75 non-refundable deposit. Reserve at least four weeks ahead. Optional favors $7 per bag, decorations $20 and early setup $25 if available.
Dragonfly Gold$600 per party
Laughlin Hall room rental, general admission for all guests, two animal visitors and a self-guided activity
Member rate; non-member rate $650. Up to 65 guests. Available year-round. $75 non-refundable deposit. Reserve at least four weeks ahead. Optional favors $7 per bag, decorations $20 and early setup $25 if available.
Choose a package by guest count
Bronze accommodates up to 35 guests. Silver increases that to 50 guests for $500 for members or $550 for nonmembers. Gold accommodates up to 65 guests for $600 for members or $650 for nonmembers. A $75 nonrefundable deposit is required.
Food and decorations
You may bring outside food. Keep decorations on the tables; wall decorations, hanging decorations, confetti, glitter and piñatas are not allowed.
Our take
3.5/5Parties at the Heard open with two live animal visitors, about half an hour of presentation, and then the rest of the two hours belongs to the family. Guests can head into the museum exhibits or out onto the nature preserve trails, so closed-toe shoes and weather-appropriate clothes are worth mentioning on the invitation.
Prices run $450 to $650 for non-members depending on headcount, and every tier includes general admission for up to 35, 50 or 65 guests. That is generous for a big family crowd. You bring the food, plates and cake, since the room has no appliances, and decorations stay on the tables. Parties run on weekends only and need four weeks' notice. The programming suits kids 5 and up best.
Questions to ask Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary before booking
These eight points decide whether a party works out and what it really costs. It is easiest to go through them in one phone call.
- How many children fit per party, and when does the price go up?
- Is the room private to our group or shared with other guests?
- How long is the package, and when does the clock start?
- Is a host or activity leader included, or do the parents supervise?
- Can we bring our own cake, drinks or food?
- What costs extra: decorations, food, socks, additional adults?
- Until when can we cancel or reschedule for free?
- Is there space for gifts, coats and the parents' waiting time?
FAQ
What party times are available?
Saturday parties run from 10 AM to 12 PM or 2 PM to 4 PM. Sunday parties run from 2 PM to 4 PM.
Will rain cancel the party?
Parties continue in bad weather unless the museum closes.
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Prices, hours and packages last checked on Oct 21, 2026. Information is provided without guarantee. Please confirm details with the venue before booking.
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