September 30, 1-5PM

Update: Online advanced ticketing is now closed. We have decided to open this day up as a regular admission day (food not included in price), with our existing pricing structure. Members will receive free admission!  Not a member? Join today!

45th Anniversary Celebration

Tickets may be purchased in museum store at the event.

September 30th, 1 P.M. - 5 P.M.

Nature - Family Fun - Food - Raffles - Drawings - and More!

Plus, a preview of Dinosaurs Live! Life-size Animatronic Dinosaurs

Currently scheduled activities include:

- Preview of Dinosaurs Live! Life-Size Animatronic Dinosaurs along a nature trail

- Drawings (must be present to win)

- Guided trails - 1:30 P.M. - 2:15 P.M. & 4:14 P.M. - 4:45 PM

- Historical presentations about the history of the museum and its founder, Bessie Heard - 2:30 & 4 P.M.  

- Blackland Prairie Raptor presentation - 3 P.M.

- Native Texas Butterfly House & Garden (Butterfly House closes September 30th)

- Raffles, including autographed sports memorabilia

- Visit with Heard affinity groups

- Animal talks and interpretation at animal enclosures

- Concessions including hamburgers, hotdogs, brisket, beverages, and more available for purchase while supplies last.

Hot Dogs = 2 ticket ($2)

Brisket = 3 tickets ($3)

Canned/bottle beverage = 1 ticket ($1)

Chips/candy/popcorn = 1 ticket ($1)