Let us bring the Heard to your classroom, organization, or group meeting.
The Heard Museum offers various on-campus outreach opportunities to bring the learning to you! Check out our list of turnkey programs below or let us design a program just for you!
All programs for school groups can be TEKS aligned. Classroom and Information Table programs are hands-on and designed to allow students to experience learning in an interactive way using museum resources.
Perfect for large groups or auditorium settings, libraries, community center gatherings, and more! Presentations may include live animals and/or items from the museum’s collections and are ideal for strengthening themes taught in class or for celebrating nature at your next event.
| # of Attendees | Up to 30mins | Up to 60 mins | Up to 90 mins |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 -50 | $150 | $250 | $350 |
| 51 - 100 | $175 | $275 | $375 |
| 101 - 150 | $200 | $300 | $400 |
| 150+ | Call for Pricing | ||
Additional fees for materials may apply depending on program choice
Travel:
After Hours (After 4:00pm or Weekends): add $50.00
Expand your learning experience! Heard naturalists can reinforce curriculum concepts right in your classroom. Hands-on and engaging activities are the center of these programs offered to groups of 30 or less.
| # of Programs | Up to 30mins | Up to 60 mins | Up to 90 mins |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Program (1st & 2nd)* |
$150 ea. | $250 ea. | $350 ea. |
| 3rd + Consecutive Discount ** | $60 ea. | $85 ea. | $100 ea. |
* Fee for each of first two programs, may be the same or different programs
** Want the same Classroom program or Information Table done consecutive times? Get a discount on the 3rd and any additional programs. Discount may not apply to bookings with large time gaps in between program times. If you have questions concerning break times between programs please contact us.
Travel:
After Hours (After 4:00pm or Weekends): add $50.00
Let us provide a variety of nature based items for your group to touch and examine – all interpreted by one of our naturalists. Informational booths can cover any natural science topic of your choosing and can even include a visit from one of our ambassador animals or a customized activity! ex. display with touch items, live animals, Magic Planet globe, etc.
| Booth Type | 1st & 2nd Hour | Consecutive Hours* |
|---|---|---|
| Nature Touch Table | $250/hr. | + $50/hr. |
| With live Animal Ambassadors, Magic Planet Globe or a customized activity | $300/hr. | + $60/hr. |
*Want the same Classroom program or Information Table done consecutive times? Get a discount on the 3rd and any additional programs. Discount may not apply to bookings with large time gaps in between program times. If you have questions concerning break times between programs please contact us.
Travel:
After Hours (After 4:00pm or Weekends): add $50.00
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