Get ready for Bugs Live 2025 at Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary – an immersive outdoor adventure featuring giant animatronic insects and arachnids along scenic nature trails! Whether you’re a nature lover, an insect enthusiast, or just looking for a fun family-friendly outing, this exhibit is a must-see!
Updated May 2025
BUGS LIVE
Head to the Heard Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary in McKinney for Bugs Live, open until June 29th! Tickets are $15 per adult, $11 for kids 3-11, and free for kids under two– and they’re selling quickly so don’t wait to grab yours!
WHAT TO EXPECT
Walk among towering animatronic bugs and arachnids along the trails, including:
- Black Ants
- Bombardier Beetle
- Devil’s Flower Mantis
- Dragonfly – Blue Eyed Darner
- Emperor Scorpion
- Grasshopper – Meadow Grasshopper
- Madagascan Sunset Moth
- Mexican Red Knee Tarantula
- Orb Weaver Spider (Argiope aurantia)
- Red-Tailed Bumble Bee
- Say’s Firefly
- Ladybird – Twice-Stabbed
- Stag Beetle
ABOUT THE HEARD MUSEUM
Founded in 1967 by Miss Bessie Heard, the Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary was created with a mission to preserve nature and inspire future generations. Spanning 289 acres in McKinney, the museum is home to diverse ecosystems, including wetlands, prairies, and forests, making it a haven for native wildlife. It welcomes over 100,000 visitors annually and continues its commitment to conservation, education, and environmental preservation.
