Visiting The McFaddin-Ward House Museum
The museum features volunteer docent-led tours of the home, year-round events, a carriage house, and gardens.
The Museum
- Historic home built in 1906
- Original furnishings
- Carriage House and Gardens
- A true Texas oil boom home
Tour Information
- IMPORTANT UPDATE: The McFaddin-Ward House is currently undergoing an extensive electrical project to rewire the 118-year-old home as part of its ongoing restoration and preservation efforts. Tours of the historic McFaddin-Ward House are temporarily suspended during the electrical upgrade, but guests are welcome to enjoy the Visitor Center exhibit and tour the Carriage House. The museum will also continue to offer a full array of programming, including the museum’s Lecture Series, the popular Movies at the McFaddin’s and Music at the McFaddin’s events, the premiere of the museum’s new month-long community outreach program titled SOAR throughout March, summer camp, and a brand-new Virtual Tour on our website.
- Reservations recommended
- Self-guided audio & docent-led tours
- Several tour times each day
- Age restriction: 8 years +
Schedule a Tour
- Call ahead (409) 832-2134
- Tours start at 1906 Calder Beaumont, TX
- Open Wed-Sat: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Sun: 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Virtual Tour
- The McFaddin-Ward House’s new Virtual Tour tells the story of the McFaddin and Ward families through the lens of their beloved home.
- The tour features up-close object details, oral histories from the museum archives, and videos detailing the lived experiences of the people who called 1906 McFaddin Avenue home.
- EXPLORE VIRTUAL TOUR
Get Involved
There are many ways to get involved with the activities and daily operations of the McFaddin-Ward House Museum. In addition to joining our team of volunteer docents, you can apply to become one of our curatorial volunteers or work this summer as a paid intern.
Museum Docents
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
Junior Historians
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
Summer Internships
PAID INTERNSHIP
Events
Stay up to date on the latest museum happenings.
Music at the McFaddins’ featuring Jimmy Simmons and Friends
Join us on Thursday, Sept. 28th for a night of great jazz during Music at the …
McFaddin-Ward House Lecture Series presents “Texas Fossil Finds: Following the Journey from Dig to the Museum” by Andre LuJan
Join the McFaddin-Ward House for “Texas Fossil Finds: Following the Journey from Dig to the Museum,” …
McFaddin-Ward House Lecture Series & the Lamar University Center for History and Culture of Southeast Texas present “Swamp Pop: History and Sounds of a Gumbo-Combo of Rock ‘N’ Roll, Country, and Cajun Music” by Rachel Stiles & Music at the McFaddins’ featuring Jivin’ Gene
Join the McFaddin-Ward House and the Lamar University Center for History and Culture of Southeast …