Tour Information
The McFaddin-Ward House offers free docent-led and self-guided audio tours for adults and children ages eight and up.
- Self-Guided Audio Tours: Wed. – Sat. | 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. & Sun. | 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. (Historic House 1st Floor, Grounds & Carriage House)
- Docent-Led Tours: Wed. – Sat. | 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. (Historic House 3 Floors, Grounds & Carriage House)
All tours begin at the Visitor Center at 1906 Calder Avenue in Beaumont. Guests may watch an (optional) orientation video before the tour.
The museum encourages reservations, but walk-ins are always welcome. Walk-ins are accommodated with tours scheduled as available. To make your reservation, call (409) 832-2134.
The museum and offices are closed on New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Eve. Unexpected closures are posted on social media.
Group Tours
Whether it’s a party of six or 40, we welcome group tours. Held on Tuesdays, group tours provide a personalized, private visit to the museum house, gardens, and Carriage House.
- Reservations are required in advance. For more information or to make a reservation, call (409) 832-2134.
- Cost: Free
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.
Museum Policies
- Tours are available for ages eight and up.
- No eating, drinking, cell phone use, or smoking on campus.
- Personal photography is allowed indoors & outdoors. However, we ask that you do not bring tripods.
- Low, broad-heeled shoes are recommended to negotiate stairs. Spiked heels are not permitted in the museum as they damage the original flooring and rugs.
- Walk-ins are welcome; however, the museum cannot guarantee entry to guests without a reservation.
- Purses, bags, and other items may not be carried into the museum. However, the Visitor Center offers complementary lockers for visitors to store their belongings.