Heard Museum

Project Details

Museum

Where: McKinney, TX

Dedication Date: December 15, 2005

Donation Type: Solar Electric

Size: 6 kW

Claim to Fame: First Green Mountain Energy Sun Club Array at a Museum

Project Overview

The Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary is a 289-acre outdoor preserve and nature museum. Guests encounter various ecosystems along with species of birds, insects, and animals that have found refuge within the rapidly developing Collin County area. The museum features: The Living Lab, an interactive hands-on science laboratory; Venomous Snakes of Texas exhibit; and rotating nature art exhibits. It is also home to a solar car port, thanks to a donation from the Sun Club!