Visiting The McFaddin-Ward House Museum
The museum features free volunteer docent-led tours of the home, year-round events, educational programming, 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
- 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.
McFaddin-Ward Holiday Open House
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McFaddin-Ward House Lecture Series presents “The Big Boy Engine: Union Pacific Heritage Operations” by Ed Dickens
Join the McFaddin-Ward House for “The Big Boy Engine: Union Pacific Heritage Operations,” a free …
McFaddin-Ward House Lecture Series presents “The Artistry and History of Ranching Leatherwork, Silver and Saddlery” by Troy West
Join the McFaddin-Ward House for “The Artistry and History of Ranching Leatherwork, Silver and …