The museum features volunteer docent-led tours of the home, year-round events, a carriage house, and gardens.
The McFaddin-Ward House was built in 1905-1906. The Beaux-Arts Colonial style home and its furnishings reflect the lifestyle of the prominent family that lived in the house for seventy-five years.
Today, the museum offers tours of the home, carriage house, and gardens, as well as year-round events and programming. Through education and community outreach, the museum reaches a wide range of audiences. From school tours and internship opportunities to educational lectures and activities, the McFaddin-Ward House Museum offers something for everyone.
Tours are offered Tuesday through Friday at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. for $3 per person. On Saturdays tours are offered at 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. for $3 per person. Sundays feature a free first-floor tour.
Call (409) 832-2134 for tour details and reservations.
Museum Policies
◾Tours are available for ages eight and up.
◾Tours are limited to groups no larger than eight, unless arranged in advance.
◾Eating, drinking, cell phone use, and smoking are not permitted.
◾Video/audio recording is not permitted.
◾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.
◾Photography is not permitted in the museum.
◾Though walk-ins are welcome, the museum cannot guarantee entry to guests without a reservation.
◾Purses, bags, and other items may not be carried into the museum. The museum offers complimentary lockers in the visitor center for belongings.
