Visit the McFaddin-Ward House

Tour Information

The McFaddin-Ward House offers FREE, guided tours.

All tours begin at the Visitor Center at 1906 Calder Avenue in Beaumont. Last tour time is 2 PM. Guests may watch an (optional) orientation video before the tour.

Online reservations are recommended, but walk-ins will be accommodated, subject to tour availability.

Due to the historic nature of the home, certain areas and features may not be fully compliant with current ADA accessibility standards. Efforts have been made to improve accessibility where possible while preserving the historic integrity of the property.

The Carriage House & Garden tour is designed for people of all ages and abilities.

Limited wheelchair access to the first floor of the Historic Home is available by reservation only and requires at least 24 hours’ advance notice.

The Museum and offices are closed on New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Easter, 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

Free, guided tours are available for groups of all sizes. Groups of 10 or more are required to book a group tour in advance. Walk-in groups will be accommodated, subject to tour availability.

Virtual Tour

The McFaddin-Ward House Museum’s 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

• The McFaddin-Ward House Tour option is only available for ages 8 and up and requires the use of stairs. The Carriage House & Garden Tour option is available for all ages and abilities.
• No eating, drinking, or tobacco use, including vaping, on campus.
• Personal photography is allowed indoors and outside. Professional photography and equipment, including tripods, are prohibited.
• Low, broad-heeled shoes are recommended to negotiate stairs and pathways. Spiked heels are not permitted in the Historic Home as they damage the original flooring and rugs.
• Online reservations are recommended. Walk-ins will be accommodated, subject to tour availability.
• Purses, bags, and other items may not be carried into the Historic Home. However, the Visitor Center offers complementary lockers for visitors to store their belongings.