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.
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.
Tour Information
The McFaddin-Ward House (MWH) offers free docent-led and self-guided audio tours. Audio tours are available for the 1st floor of the MWH, Carriage House, and Gardens. Museum hours are Wednesday – Saturday, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. and 12:30-2:30 p.m. on Sunday. Docent-led visits are available Wednesday-Saturday, 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
All tours begin at the Visitor Center at 1906 Calder Avenue in Beaumont. Guests may watch an (optional) orientation video before the tour.
The MWH encourage reservations, but walk-ins are always welcome. To make your reservation, call (409) 832-2134.
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
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. Professional and group photography must obtain special permission.
- 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.