Heard Craig Center for the Arts Historical Museum & Wedding Venue/Garden

For Heard-Craig Members! Lucas Nelson (Willie Nelson's son) is playing on the stage right beside the Heard-Craig Center. The concert is outdoors in the City of McKinney parking lot but if you have your Heard-Craig parking card, you are welcome to come here and listen to the music under the shade of the Garden trees.
It's going to be a busy weekend, but we're here for you! Enjoy the music.

Fabulous News!! The Heard-Craig Center made TRIPADVISOR'S TOP 3 PLACES to visit in McKinney. We are a hidden gem, acknowledged by the thousands of visitors we host each year.
If you've never been here, swing by for a tour during the week or, with an appointment, on weekends.
If you are already a Member of our Museum, bring your Membership/Parking card and park in the parking lot tonight for THE TEXAS MUSIC REVOLUTION happening this weekend in downtown McKinney. As they say on Main Street, McKinney is "where great music comes to play". See you tonight.

THE 15 BEST Things to Do in McKinney - 2024 (with Photos) - Tripadvisor This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu.

Being designated a state or national historical site is an honor. On Saturday, June 1, 2024, the Ross Cemetary received it's historic designation complete with a dedication from Mayor George Fuller and the research and financial history from Allen Mayor, Baine Brooks. There was a reinactment of the Buffalo Soldiers and a special thank you to Ms. Flo Thorton as Board President of the Cemetery. The public was invited to attend and Mr. Eric Hogue, Collin County Historical Commission presided. For the many local museums in attendance, it was a lovely ceremony with many instances for which to feel great gratitude. , Collin County Historical Commission, ,

Kickstart your summer with a Historic Museum Tour and Art Book Sale at the Heard-Craig Center. Tickets are available at www.heardcraig.org for Thursday, June 13 at 1:00 PM. Books on the works of Caillebotte, Rembrandt, the National Galleries of Scotland, and more. A wonderful tour/book sale for those who love to read!

June 12, 2024 public tea luncheon has several more seats available. If you and a friend are interested in attending an interesting presentation followed by a luncheon with others who share your passion for conversation, secure your tickets today at: 972-569-6909 or via the web at heardcraig.org/events. Attire is spring dresses with hats/fascinators optional. If the weather is good, we'll be dining on the museum veranda or in the garden.

Baby Shower at the Heard-Craig Center today! Perfectly perfect day and setting. Congratulations to the new mom and dad!

The Valley House Gallery and Sculpture Garden in Dallas is collaborating with FineArtEstates.com (FAE) for an exhibition from private collections and estates. All of the fine art is on view until June 8, 2024 and can be purchased on the FAE website. Gallery hours are 10-5 Monday-Saturday.
In addition to the Valley House gallery exhibition, the Carriage House has held over the Jane Linstrom exhibit. If you'd like to swing by for a quick viewing, call the office at 972-569-6909. , ,

Come visit at for the Dallas Bridal Expo!

Learn about the full service wedding packages with Cheryl and Wade who can help provide you with an amazing wedding event in Katie’s Garden and Historical Carraige House at the Heard-Craig Art Center and Museum!

Tour and Tea for 4! Book your group tour at [email protected]

Wonderful live piano music in the parlour!

We had a full house during May's "Art History Lecture" on Frank Lloyd Wright by Dr. Clair Robertson in the Historical Carriage House!

Join us for our next "Tea and Conversation" on Wednesday, June 12th in the Parlour & Library for lunch and a lecture on The History of Real Estate in Collin County by Jennifer Wakefield of the Wylie Historical Society. Purchase tickets for this event to reserve your spot! Member Discount Price and Public Price tickets available.

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Getting ready for a private event at the Gazebo in Katie's Garden! This time of year is absolutely beautiful when all the flowers bloom!

We still have summer dates available for wedding venue rentals for the Garden or Historical Carriage House.

Getting ready for a great event week!

Join us tomorrow! Saturday, May 11th at 10AM and 1PM to support our first ever Movement Community Class in the Heard-Craig Garden in downtown McKinney! Come watch or join in the fun!

Strength, Elegance, & Beauty for a Graceful New You! Come Breath, Flow, & Align! Join us in the historical Carriage House after each class for a refreshing beverage!

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We had the best time! Thank you for holding your group luncheon and tea at the Heard-Craig Art Center & Museum!

We are excited for tomorrow’s tea 🫖 luncheon private event!

Looking for volunteers for a tea tomorrow (Thursday) and some future tea's! Contact Lynn with [email protected] or visit Volunteer McKinney

Hello Heard-Craig Members, Visitors, and Community! Due to possible rain/lightning, "An Evening of Marimba" has been postponed to, Tuesday, May 14th.

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We love hosting tea&lunch! Today we are in the lovely parlour and library!

Enjoying the day in Kentucky Derby hats and dresses!

Do you adore spring flowers 🌺 like us?

Hello to all the Heard-Craig Annual Supporter Members & the Public! Don't forget to join in the fun in the Heard-Craig Garden Fri, 5/14 for "An Evening of Marimba" (Complimentary Event open to members and the public} and Sat, 5/11 "Movement Community Class" with BalletConnect (10AM and 1PM - purchase ticket event).

*Reserve your complimentary ticket for the Marimba Event.

*Annual Supporter Members can purchase discount tickets for the movement class.

Join us at 12:30 today in the Historic Carriage House at the Heard-Craig Art Center & Museum in Downtown McKinney for a Community Art History Lecture on Frank Lloyd Wright by Dr. Clair Robertson. The Community Art History Lecture on Frank is available for Heard-Craig Annual Supporter members and open to the public as complimentary event. Reserve your ticket to join in the fun! Bring your lunch or attend a la mode! See you soon!

Downtown McKinney Walking tour had a group of middle school students stop by the Heard-Craig Art Center & Museum at Katie’s Garden and took a photo at our Gazebo and Stained Glass Art Installation. They also learned about the Art-O-mat and viewed our public exhibit in the Carriage House featuring Jane Lindstrom

Chocolate scone and a lemon 🍋 cookie with cinnamon spice tea 🫖

Setting up for a Private Group Museum Tour and Tea! ☕️ 🫖

Members get discounts on all rentals and catering bookings for the fiscal year of membership! Book your mom a private group tour with her friends or family for a Mother’s Day treat or a birthday treat! Email Danica at [email protected]. We still have time spots available on Sunday, May 12th for a special event private group tour and tea book tours (Minimum of 6 guests, max of 12 to book, *special event tea and tour pricing, also includes a gift for mom).

11AM Special Event Private Group Tour -Booked

12PM Special Event Private Group Tour -Booked

1PM Special Event Private Group Tour Available

2:30 PM Special Event Private Group Tour Available

3:45 PM Special Event Private Group Tour Available

*Don’t see a spot that works for you? *Book your mom’s special event private group tour on another date based on availability

Come visit us at the Plano Bridal Show today, Sunday, April 28th! We are here until 5PM!

We had a lovely time hosting a bridal tea today! Such a special moment in time to share in!