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About the Fort Bend Museum
The Fort Bend Museum opened its doors in 1972 and is owned and operated by the Fort Bend History Association, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to sharing and preserving Fort Bend County history.
The Museum is supported by the Fort Bend Museum Docents, members, donors and friends.
The Fort Bend Museum is open Tuesday-Saturday from 9AM – 5 PM
Historical House Tours are available at 1PM & 3PM Tuesday- Friday and 10AM, 1PM &3 PM on Saturday. Times are subject to change.
Visiting Fort Bend Museum
- Explore the diverse history of Fort Bend County in the newly renovated permanent exhibit gallery, featuring items from the Fort Bend History Association’s extensive collections.
- Tour the 1855 Long-Smith Cottage, built by Jane Long’s grandson and one of the oldest buildings in the county. Learn about life in Fort Bend in the 1860s.
- Tour the 1883 historic Moore Mansion, home to Congressman John. M. and Lottie Dyer Moore. Four generations of the Moore family lived in the home, which was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001.
Fort Bend Museum Field Trips
The Fort Bend Museum is rooted in preservation and storytelling. Education is central to our mission, and we have developed a program that creates a connection between Fort County children and history though historically accurate, immersive experiences. We support educators through TEKS aligned hands-on learning opportunities.
Programs are offered between 10am and 2pm and are scheduled on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Can’t make it to the museum? Let the museum come to you? The Fort bend Museum is now offering Museum on the Move, a traveling interactive history experience.
Fort Bend Museum Summer Camps
Summer 2024
This year, we celebrate diversity by highlighting some of the first settlers whose culture influenced Fort Bend County. With a specific focus on Indigenous peoples of Texas, Africa, Czechoslovakia, and Germany, each week will include an informational area and exhibit to guide visitors through their culture along with a hands on activity.
