Grounds Tours & Visitor Hours


General Museum Hours

The Farmstead is open Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays 10am-2pm. 

Self-guided grounds tours are available during these hours. Walk the historic 4-acre farmstead and view farm animals and historic buildings. There is a decomposed granite walking path through the farm. 

Tickets are available at the museum entrance for $5 per person. Tour of the historic 1891 Wilson House are an additional $5 per person (10am-12pm). Wagon rides are $2 per person (10am-12pm). Chicken scratch may be purchased for $1 per bag. 

If a special event is taking place, prices will be listed on the event page.  

Museum members always receive FREE admission and a discount on some special events and programs.

Wilson House Tours on March 15 will be from 12-2pm

Join us Saturday, March 9 at 11am for a special viewing of H-E-B Presents: Our Texas, Our Future Films.  This 5 part short film series that bring attention to important work being done across the state to protect delicate wildlife habitats, threatened animal species, as well as showcase the wonders and splendor of the Texas outdoors. Free with admission. 

Special Guests at the Farmstead 10am-12pm: March 21 Dallas Handweavers and Spinners Guild will be demonstrating Dallas Handweavers and Spinners Guild 

Location

The Heritage Farmstead Museum is located 20 miles north of Downtown Dallas, Texas, using US 75-N / North Central Expressway route.

1900 West 15th Street,
Plano, Texas 75075

Parking

Visitors may park in the attached parking lot or along both sides of Pitman Drive. Parking in the Chase Bank parking lot is not allowed and violators may be towed.

Additional free parking is available in the BT Furnishings parking lot at 1300 Custer Road, Plano, Texas.

What to Expect during Your Visit

When you arrive at the front gates of the Heritage Farmstead Museum, you will be asked to check in at our Visitors Center. A staff member or volunteer will be there to welcome you and available to answer questions you may have.

Gift Shop

An assortment of unique gifts, toys, stuffies, jewelry, t-shirts, hats, and bottled water are available in the Visitor Center for our guests.

Payments Accepted: Cash, Debit, Visa, and MasterCard.

FAQs

Where do I park?

Visitors may park in the attached parking lot or along Pittman Creek Drive. Parking in the Chase Bank parking lot is not allowed during bank hours and violators may be towed.

Visitors can also find free parking at BT Furnishings located at 1300 Custer Road

Is it a petting zoo?

The museum is not a petting zoo.  We have livestock and poultry on exhibit to educate visitors on what type of animals would be found on a working farm in the early 1900’s.   Chicken scratch is available in the visitor center for $1 per bag. Please note, there are days that the chickens are not able to roam free. Also on occasion, we offer more up-close encounters with the animals through some of our education programs, summer camp, and special events.  You can find details on these events on the Events page For the safety of our animals and guests, only museum staff or trained animal care staff are allowed in the pens.

Can I bring my own food?

Yes! Picnic lunches are welcome, as are strollers and wagons. 

What is your photography policy?

Photographs are allowed on museum grounds; however, they are not permitted inside the Wilson House. 

Professional photographers need to purchase a membership for $120 per year. This membership is for professional photographers who are using the museum grounds to take photos of families, couples, individuals, or historic buildings. Membership is for one photographer for 1 year and does not include entrance fees for guests.  All guest must purchase admission tickets. Photographers must notify the museum in advance to schedule. 

Can I bring my dog or pet?

For the safety of our guests and our livestock we do not allow any pets to be brought on the site.  We do allow service animals. A service animal must be under the control of its handler. Under the ADA, service animals must be harnessed, leashed, or tethered, unless the individual’s disability prevents using these devices or these devices interfere with the service animal's safe, effective performance of tasks. In that case, the individual must maintain control of the animal through voice, signal, or other effective controls.

Support the Farmstead

As a non-profit, we thrive off of the contributions of our local community. Your contribution, no matter how big or small, makes a big difference in our farmstead.