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McFaddin-Ward House

1906 Calder Ave, Beaumont, TX 77701 · Beaumont, TX

Why you should go…

The McFaddin-Ward House is a Beaux-Arts Colonial Revival mansion built in 1905 to 1906 for cattle and oil businessman W.P.H. McFaddin, later turned into a museum by his daughter Mamie McFaddin Ward and opened in 1986. The museum holds an estimated 12,000 decorative arts items and offers free guided tours of the Historic Home, Carriage House and gardens.

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Good to know

General museums guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Check the special exhibition separately

    Touring shows usually carry their own ticket and their own opening hours, listed apart from general admission.

  • Look for the free window

    Many museums run community days, member evenings, or discounted late openings. It is worth a look before you pay full price.

  • Travel light through the door

    Large bags and backpacks often have to go to a coat check, and lines for it move slowly at opening.

  • Weekday mornings beat weekend afternoons

    School groups clear out by early afternoon midweek, while weekends stay busy from late morning on.

What's around here?

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