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Local History Museum in Richmond, TX


​History runs deep along the banks of the Brazos! At The Fort Bend Museum, we preserve our local history so that our community can always appreciate it, share it, and learn from it.
Visit your
local history museum today to discover the rich legacy of Fort Bend County.
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Fort Bend Museum: Location, Hours, Fee Schedule, & Contact Info


​Fort Bend Museum

410 South 5th Street
Richmond, Texas 77469

281-342-6478
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Open Tuesday to Saturday, from 9am to 5pm. 
​Admission, House Tour & Gallery: 
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- Adults: $12 
- Seniors (65+): $10 
- Children (ages 4 to 12): $8
​Hours, House Tours:

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Tuesday-Friday: 3pm
Saturday:  
- 10am
- 1pm
- ​3pm
Please note: Times are subject to change.

​Connect with The Fort Bend Museum today!

 

Our Local Attractions

Looking for something exciting, informative, and memorable to do in Richmond, TX? Visit these historic attractions today.

1883 John & Lottie Moore Home

Tour the historic 1883 Moore mansion, home to Congressman John Moore, his wife, Lottie Dyer Moore, and four generations of the Moore family. In 2001, it was placed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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1850s Long-Smith Cottage

Take a house tour of the Long-Smith Cottage, one of the oldest buildings in Richmond! Built around 1855, the cottage was originally placed on land owned by Jane Long, the "Mother of Texas."
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Exhibit Gallery

Visit the newly renovated Museum Gallery to get an overview of life along the bend of the Brazos River. Historic artifacts include:  
  • New, Interactive Exhibits
  • Archaeological Finds from the San Jacinto Battleground
  • B.F. Terry's Saddle
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In December 1861, he was sitting in this very saddle and leading his Texas Rangers in their first battle at Woodsonville, Kentucky when he was fatally shot!
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Visit Fort Bend County’s Local History Museum

Learn more about your community, share our rich history with your family, and make enduring memories at Fort Bend Museum. Contact us today for more information.
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The Fort Bend History Association is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to sharing and preserving Fort Bend County history. 

Fort Bend History Association
P.O. Box 460 | ​Richmond, Tx 77406-0012

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  • Home
  • Membership
    • Membership-Renewal
  • Explore
    • Fort Bend Museum
    • Fort Bend Museum Docents
    • DeWalt Heritage Center
    • Fort Bend Archeological Society
    • Decker Park
    • Maps & Addresses
    • Event Venue
  • Major Events
    • Night in the Garden >
      • Night in the Garden Sponsor Opportunities
      • Night in the Garden Tickets
      • Raffle
      • Donate
    • Bites & Brews
    • Dew House Wassail
    • Candlelight Tours at The Moore Home
  • Give
    • Annual Fund 2024
  • About
    • Mission & Values
    • Staff & Board
    • Employment
    • Association Timeline
    • Documents
    • Research
    • Privacy Policy
  • Contact
  • Annual Report
  • Blog