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Heard-Craig Center for the Arts

10 Reviews

#19 of 43 things to do in McKinney

Art Museums, Historic Sites, Sights & Landmarks, Museums

205 W Hunt St, at the corner of College and Hunt Street, one block from the square, McKinney, TX 75069-3831

+1 972-569-6909

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“Beautiful step back in time”

I have been to this house for a tour twice now - once for the Holiday Tea and once just to take my... read more

Reviewed 13 April 2018

655kimc

“"Art Meets Floral"”

The house is not only interesting and elegant, but very well preserved as well. This event makes... read more

Reviewed 29 April 2017

Jenece A

Ogden, Utah

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The Heard-Craig Center is located in a beautifully-preserved historic home built in 1900. The Center is the home to 20 McKinney Arts organizations. Each organization has a monthly education program. The Heard-Craig Center holds Quarterly Teas in the Main House and is available to be booked for Private Teas, Bride and Attendant Teas, Wedding Photos, Garden Weddings up to 200, and wedding/birthday/anniversary parties. The Center holds Granddaughter Teas, Ballet Teas, and other events that compliment the exhibits, museum artifacts, and art collection.

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13 Apr 2018

“Beautiful step back in time”

29 Apr 2017

“"Art Meets Floral"”

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205 W Hunt St, at the corner of College and Hunt Street, one block from the square, McKinney, TX 75069-3831

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+1 972-569-6909

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655kimc

Reviewed April 13, 2018

Beautiful step back in time

I have been to this house for a tour twice now - once for the Holiday Tea and once just to take my mom on recent outing to McKinney for lunch and shopping. It was just as pretty and enjoyable the second time around, and...More

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Jenece A

Ogden, Utah

Reviewed April 29, 2017

"Art Meets Floral"

The house is not only interesting and elegant, but very well preserved as well. This event makes for a great day out with family and friends and provides a good opportunity to appreciate the talents of others!

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Michelle D

Reviewed April 27, 2017 via mobile

Art and Flower Exhibit

Beautiful home with much history. A must see. Tours are offered on Tuesday's and Thursday's at 1:00 p.m.

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Marie56260

McKinney, Texas

Reviewed April 4, 2017

Holiday Tea

Holiday Tea at the Heard-Craig House was festive and informative. The Heard-Craig hosts an annual holiday program, tea, and home tour of this historic home, built in 1900. It was nostalgic to tour the home that was a center of social, business, art, and literary...More

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marybethwilliams

McKinney, Texas

Reviewed March 24, 2017

A very special place!

A perfect venue for most anything. Very well run and beautiful from the outside in. Rich in history, I highly recommend Heard-Craig for a unique experience!

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sandramail63

Allen, Texas

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Reviewed March 21, 2017

historic home tour

Fascinating historical home preserved from early 1900s. Excellent detail tour by knowledgeable host Hayley. Wonderful traditional tea served in dining room included in price of tour.

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Thank you. We enjoyed serving you. Come back anytime. We're a great venue for out-of-town company! The Heard-Craig Staff

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Collin K

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Reviewed December 8, 2016

History you can experience now.

The Heard Craig Center for the Arts is an amazing place to visit. Call ahead and book a tour. You wont be dissapointed with the intricate woodworking and the antiques! This is also a great place for photographs, but you need to schedule it with...More

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2draw

McKinney

8991

Reviewed February 8, 2016

Step back in time

Beautiful former residence of a major family in McKinney's history. The center offers a number of activities throughout the year. Collections are changed to make it possible to enjoy the history of McKinney. Themed shows are a mainstay presently. The house is well maintained inside...More

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Thank you for visiting and noticing our fresh perspective bridging the past and the present. We are offering some very contemporary experiences and encourage groups to try some of them out. We have very strong support from our local radio station, KLAK, and thank Johnnie...More

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41christined

Vernon Hills, Illinois

17665

Reviewed January 8, 2015

Wedding Reception Venue

This hall was very nice for a wedding reception. The rooms is very austere but canbe decorated and livened up. The lighting is not great for photos. The raised stage is nice for dancing but steep stairs make for unsure footing if drinks have been...More

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Thank you for the review of the former Heard-Craig Auditorium. Although the auditorium was sold to the First United Methodist Church last year, it continues to be a viable large wedding reception venue combined with a Heard-Craig GARDEN WEDDING (favorite location in the City).

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WednesdayNightGirl

McKinney, Texas

808242

Reviewed January 8, 2013

Great venue

I have attended many events here, and we hosted my daughter's wedding reception here -- the staff is awesome, the venue is lovely, and they are very accommodating.

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