Hawken House Museum

Hawken House was built in 1857 by Christopher Miller Hawken for his bride, Mary Ann Kinkead Eads. This elegant Federal/Greek Revival style farmhouse originally stood on Big Bend Boulevard along Grant Road, and was moved to Southwest Park in 1970 in order to preserve the structure.

It was the first home in Missouri to receive federal funds for restoration which matched the amount raised by the citizens of Webster Groves.

It is now maintained and operated by the Webster Groves Historical Society. Furnished entirely in the Victorian decor of that period, it is open to the public and special tours are available.

Special Tours & Rates

Contact us to schedule your special group tour, including:

• Scouting Groups
• Senior Clubs
• Travel Groups
• Teachers and Student Groups*
• History Groups
• Garden Clubs

* Any 4th Grade Class in the State of Missouri may tour Hawken House as part of their Missouri history section studies at no charge.

Special tours for twelve (12) or more people may be arranged for any day of the week. Groups of thirty (30) or more receive the special adult rate of $3.00 per person.

Visitors often choose to picnic in adjacent Southwest park following their tour. Playground equipment, a softball field, tree-shaded groves, and large fields are available for your enjoyment - Please observe park rules and hours.

Docent Information

If you would be interested in being a volunteer tour guide, please contact us. Docents are needed for both public and special tours. Time commitments can be from two to four hours once each month. This is a wonderful way to be a part of your history and your community and to meet some very interesting people!