**Fort Bend Museum is closed to the public on the following Holidays:
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New Year's Day (Jan 1)
Independence Day (July 4)
Thanksgiving Day (4th Thursday in November)
Friday after Thanksgiving (Nov 29)
Christmas Eve (Dec 24)
Christmas Day (Dec 25)
New Year's Eve (Dec 31)
Fort Bend Museum
410 S. Fifth Street | Richmond, TX 77469
281-342-6478
[email protected]

General Admission Tickets & Info
Tickets are available online or by phone at 281-342-6478. Tickets are also available at the door. The final ticket time is one hour before close.

Purchase tickets for general admission to the Museum Gallery & Grounds.
Explore the diverse history of Fort Bend County in the newly renovated Museum Gallery featuring items from the Fort Bend History Association's extensive collections and then enjoy exploring nature on our Grounds. 
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​OPTIONAL: Guided house tours* of the 1855 Long-Smith Cottage and 1883 Moore Home are only available with the purchase of general admission to the Museum Gallery & Grounds. 
  • $12 for adults (Ages 13-64)
  • $10 for seniors (Ages 65+)
  • $8 for children (Ages 4-12)​
  • FREE Members of the Fort Bend History Association
  • ​​​FREE Children (Ages 3 & Under)​
  • FREE Active-duty members and Veterans of the U.S. military
  • Half-price admission for up to 5 family members accompanying the U.S. military service member

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When is Fort Bend Museum open?

Fort Bend Museum is open 9am to 5pm Tuesday through Saturday and closed on Sundays, Mondays, and major holidays**. Please be advised that times are subject to change. Visit our website's homepage or call us for hours.

*When are guided house tours available? ​

Guided tours of the Long-Smith Cottage and Moore Home are available at 3pm Tuesdays - Fridays and 10am, 1pm & 3pm on Saturdays. Fort Bend Museum welcomes thousands of students during the spring and fall seasons.  Due to these scheduled field trips, please be advised that Museum Gallery & Grounds availability may be severely limited in the mornings from 9:30AM - 1:15PM. 
  • ​Explore the diverse history of Fort Bend County in the newly renovated Museum Gallery featuring items from the Fort Bend History Association's extensive collections and then enjoy exploring nature on our Grounds.
  • The 1855 Long-Smith Cottage, built by Jane Long's grandson, is one of the oldest buildings in the county.  Learn about life in Fort Bend in the 1860s. 
  • The 1883 Moore Home was home to Congressman John. M. and Lottie Dyer Moore and was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001.
Group tours (10 people or more) are also available by appointment only.  Visit Group Tour Packages for more information.

How much time should I plan for my visit?

Everyone's pace is different, but we suggest allowing at least 1-2 hours for your visit.  Once checked in you are welcome to stay as long as you like (until we close).

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Historic House tours unavailable October 1, 2024 for Halloween decorating
We apologize for the inconvenience
School field trips:
Parents and chaperones must purchase their entrance tickets at the front desk upon arrival as ticket prices are different from those below.
October 1, 2024
The Museum is closing at 3pm today. No historic house tours available.
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October 8, 2024
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October 15, 2024
Museum closed due to holiday.

We apologize for the inconvenience.
October 2, 2024
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October 9, 2024
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October 16, 2024
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October 3, 2024
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October 10, 2024
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October 17, 2024
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October 4, 2024
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October 11, 2024
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October 18, 2024
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October 5, 2024
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October 12, 2024
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October 19, 2024
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