History, Art, and Culture Come Alive at the Frisco Heritage Center

When planning a trip to a new destination, exploring the area's history and understanding its origins and early settlers is always useful and worthwhile. 

Situated between Frisco Square and the Frisco Rail District, the Frisco Heritage Center thoroughly explores Frisco’s past. This area is designed to transport visitors back to the early days of the city, showcasing detailed exhibits that illustrate Frisco's evolution from a stop on the Shawnee Trail to one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States.

History comes alive as you wander through the 4-acre Heritage Village, featuring beautifully preserved buildings like the original Lebanon chapel, the schoolhouse, original structure homes from that era, the gazebo, a steam locomotive, the calaboose (an old jail), and much more. Each site tells a unique story, offering a glimpse into life in early Frisco. 

Year-round exhibits include interactive technology projects that feature AI tour guides. These guides provide information about the original inhabitants and settlers of Frisco. Visitors have the option to use a touch screen to select specific families and stories they wish to learn about. 

The main center has a new Kids' Area with interactive play and demonstrations, providing a dedicated space and ample seating for young visitors and functioning as a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) station. Children can participate in various projects related to history, science, and art under staff supervision, including occasional sessions led by a ‘Mad Scientist’ who will facilitate educational and creative activities.

Seasonal Exhibits

On the second floor, various seasonal exhibits rotate throughout the year. Some recent exhibits include Quinceañera Fashion Exhibit showcasing Hispanic Heritage, Deep Glow a bioluminescent underwater sea creature exhibit, and Bloom: Flowers of the Black Land Prairie.

Visit the Heritage Center's page to see the upcoming exhibits to plan your visit. 

Besides opening their doors regularly to visitors, the team at the center has created an amazing calendar of exhibits and events for people of all ages to enjoy, featuring both unique first-time experiences and regular favorites:

Second Saturdays at Heritage – 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Participate in historical activities at the Frisco Heritage Center on the second Saturday of each month. With different themes and activities introduced monthly, there is always something new to engage in. Visitors can explore the museum, tour historic homes, observe a live blacksmith demonstration, capture photographs with a century-old vintage car, enjoy hands-on activities, and much more. 

During Fall and Winter, when it gets dark in the early evening, the Center will host an Incandescent Candlelight concert series in the church with different themes each month, like the music of villains in October, classical movie themes in November, video game music in January, romantic in February, and Celtic in March.

Plans are underway for a 2026 World Cup exhibit feature the history of soccer players from Frisco and North Texas, along with a special exhibit to mark the 250th birthday of the United States.

The Frisco Heritage Center is open from Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Admission is Free!

Details for specific events and ticket purchases can be found here. Plan your trip to uncover the history and culture of Frisco. Stay a while - check out Frisco's hotel offerings.