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Mansio n Hours: Open 10am to 5pm 7 days/week (last tickets sold at 4pm). Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. 

Locat ion: 2618 broadway, galveston island, tx 77550, self-guided tour:.

• Adults: $15 • Students age 6 through 17: $7 • Children 5 & Under Free • Family & Friends Package:          SAVE 15% WHEN YOU PURCHASE FOUR OR MORE TICKETS IN THE SAME TRANSACTION, INCLUDING ADULTS AND STUDENTS.

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All ages: $35

Guided tours include 1st and 3rd floors not normally open to the public

3:45 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays beginning Memorial Day Weekend, May 25-27; tour concludes at approximately 5:45 p. m.

All-Access Tours must be booked by 3:30 p.m…. CLICK HERE (If the online ticket page says the event is ended,  call (409) 261-3117 to see if there have been any cancellations.)

To  view our orientation video about the moody family’s history: click here., to listen to the self-guided audio tour, click here, click here for 360-degree views of moody mansion.

Restored to its turn of the century splendor, Galveston’s 28,000 square-foot, four-story Moody Mansion is an historic home completed in 1895. The home has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places by the U.S. Department of the Interior since 1994 and a Recorded Texas Historical Landmark since 1967.

Today, our guests visit 20 rooms on a tour that depicts the home life of a powerful Texas family. The Moodys established one of the great American financial empires. Based on cotton, it grew to include banking, ranching, insurance, newspaper publishing, railroading and hotels.

W.L Moody Jr. bought the Galveston Broadway mansion from the heirs of the original owners soon after the Great Galveston Storm of September 8, 1900. It was designed by British architect William H. Tyndall and decorated by the world-famous interior design firm of Pottier & Stymus of New York.

Mr. and Mrs. Moody and their four children celebrated their first Christmas in the house in December of that year, just three months after the 1900 hurricane. The house remained home to Moody family members until 1983, when Hurricane Alicia caused major damage. Following repairs and restoration, it was opened as a house museum in 1991. Today, its rooms are filled with the furnishings and personal effects of the family.

The philanthropic legacy of the Moody family of Galveston is carried on today by the Moody Foundation and the Mary Moody Northen Endowment. Both charitable foundations are major forces in health care, education, historic preservation, and the arts.

Moody Mansion Guide Book: To read our online guidebook, click here.

Also watch the new video about the Moody Family heritage by Tiffani Harris. Click here.

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Moody Mansion is the Travel Channel’s most famous in Texas!

Moody Mansion has been listed as one of the most famous historic houses open for tours in the nation by the Travel Channel. To see our listing, go to Travelchannel.com and scroll to Texas, then come visit Moody Mansion!

Gather a group: Moody Mansion offers discounts for groups. Call (409) 762-7668 for details.

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Tours are held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 4-5 & 11-12, 2024.

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Tickets may be used all four days of the tour. Tickets are not sold for individual homes. There are no discounts for children; infants in arms are free. All tickets are non-refundable. Special event tickets are only available online.

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Galveston Historic Buildings & Homes

Spend your time in Galveston, TX at some of the city's historic buildings and homes, such as the 1895 Moody Mansion, the Bryan Museum, and more.

Spend the day walking streets lined with Victorian homes, or get up close and explore 19th-century mansions on eye-opening tours.

1892 Bishop’s Palace

Located in the East End Historic District at 1402 Broadway, this National Historic Landmark is the most well-known building in Galveston. Architectural historians consider Bishop’s Palace , aka Gresham House or Gresham’s Castle, as one of the most significant Victorian residences in the country. The 3-story house was completed in 1892, made entirely of stone and steel, which thankfully was able to withstand the Great Storm. In fact, Walter Gresham, a railroad magnate, welcomed hundreds of residents who were left homeless after the storm into his home.

The 28,000 square-foot splendor of Moody Mansion is representative of the wealthy family that called it home. Completed in 1895, the 4-story mansion at 2618 Broadway was home to William Lewis Moody, Jr., an American entrepreneur who built his fortune in the cotton business, and his wife and four children. Generations of other Moody family members lived in the house until 1986, and its rooms are still filled with their memorabilia and furnishings. Today, the home is available for group events and weddings. Visitors can also see 20 rooms of the mansion on self-guided tours.

For true American West history buffs, a visit to The Bryan Museum is a must. One of the world's largest collections of historical artifacts, documents, and artwork relating to Texas and the American West can be found here. Examine ancient Native American cultural artifacts to 21st century objects—around 70,000 items in—including antique firearms, rare books and maps, Native American stone tools and arrowheads, and much more.

Galveston’s oldest home belonged to a Canadian fur trader, and one of the founders of the city, Michel B. Menard. Today it’s a sought-after venue for weddings and special events due to its stunning setting among mighty oak trees and grand columns in the Greek revival style. The house, at 1605 33rd Street, was fabricated and shipped from Maine in pieces, which was in earlier times a more economical means of construction due to a lack of carpenters in Texas. It is said Menard built the house for his second wife, but she died the same year construction was completed, in 1838. Marvel at the Biedermeier and William IV styles of furnishings that date from the first half of the 19th century and wander the stately landscaped grounds.

The three-story house at 2328 Broadway Avenue J was the first house built on Broadway Boulevard, and one of the first brick buildings in Texas. James M. Brown, the fifth richest man in Texas, had it built in 1859 for his family. His daughter Bettie would later become known as one of Galveston’s most famous residents for her lavish parties and eccentric behavior around town; it's said her ghost haunts the mansion. Done in Victorian Italianate style, with long windows, elegant verandas, and gold filigree, the mansion is not open for public tours but can be rented for private events and weddings.

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Step back in time as you explore Galveston’s rich architectural heritage through its historical houses. The Bryan Museum invites you to wander through its vast collection of Western artifacts, art, and documents, offering a glimpse into the frontier history and diverse cultures that shaped the American West. Just a stone’s throw away, Moody Mansion stands as a testament to the opulence and glamour of the early 20th century, boasting luxurious interiors and meticulously preserved furnishings that transport you to the golden age of Galveston.

 Not far off, the Bishop’s Palace, a mesmerizing Victorian masterpiece, showcases intricate detailing, stained glass windows, and breathtaking views, narrating the story of its construction by architect Nicholas Clayton and exemplifying the island’s architectural grandeur.

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Annual Galveston Historic Homes Tour

The Galveston Historic Homes Tour is the first 2 weekends in May. Don’t miss your chance to view inside private historic homes. Galveston Historical Foundation Presented by TGRE Tour TGRE Host Homes 11 Historic Homes on Tour How To Get Your Pass

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• Visit with Robert Zahn,Ticket Chair on May 8, 2022

LIST: Galveston Historic Homes on Tour

Special events, how to get your tour pass.

• Visit private homes on public tours for the first two weekends in May!
• 9 homes on tour
• 2 new construction homes
• Tickets start at $35 online, $40 at the door

Tom Schwenk, Owner/Broker of TGRE – Tom’s Galveston Real Estate:

TGRE is proud to be the presenting sponsor for the Galveston Historical Foundation’s 48th Annual Historic Homes Tour!

“I’ve had a long history of involvement with the tour, first as a visitor in 1985, then as a volunteer in 1989. In the years that followed I’ve been a volunteer, docent, ticket taker, house chair and a sponsor. Whatever your involvement it is always a fantastic event and a great way to celebrate Galveston’s history one home at a time.”

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Visit with Tom Schwenk, House Chair on May 8, 2022

1922 Stubbs-Garrigan Bungalow 3727 Avenue P

Contractor Charles Franks built this wood frame bungalow with inset porch in 1922 for cotton clerk Sidney Stubbs and his wife, Thelma Bagnal.

In 1941, Owen and Cora Garrigan purchased the home, Garrigan worked as a bookkeeper before he established Garrigan’s Sporting Goods at 514 Tremont.

Located in the Lasker Park Neighborhood, the family maintained ownership of the bungalow until 2007.

Visit with Robert Zahn, Ticket Chair on May 8, 2022

Real Estate broker and developer August J. Henck built this raised L-plan Queen Anne cottage in 1897.

Prominent features of this cottage include a gabled roof with dove-tail shingles and ornamental cornice brackets and original Victoria glass windows that depict the moon, stars and nautical shells.

Henck’s daughter Sadie inherited the cottage in 1931 and lived there until 1960.

There are 9 historic homes on this tour this year, and a bonus of 2 new construction homes! Note: not all homes are open both weekends. Check below or the official website for more information.

• 1874 Robert and Ellen Hughes House (523 10th Street) | Cover House
• 1897 August J. Henck Cottage (1412 Sealy)
• 1894 Adolph and Augusta Helmann Cottage (1314 24th Street)
• 1896 Oscar and Mary Walker House (1318 24th Street)
• 1906 Romanet-Glenn House (2605 Broadway)
• 1922 Stubbs-Garrigan Bungalow (3727 Avenue P)
• 1931 Dr. Albert and Willie Dean Singleton House (1602 Broadway)
• 1866 Thomas and Frances Blythe House (1414 Avenue L) | Rehabilitation in Progress – 1st Weekend Only
• 2020 Magruder Cottage (1410 26th Street) | New Construction Highlight – 1st Weekend Only
• 1927 Dr. William and Frances Fletcher House (31 Cedar Lawn Circle) | Rehabilitation in Progress – 2nd Weekend Only
• 2022 Plum House (2925 Ursuline) | New Construction Highlight – 2nd Weekend Only
• There are numerous special events happening during this year’s annual tour.
• open air painting,
• walking tours,
• happy hours,
• a Mother’s Day Champagne Brunch

Everything you need to know about tour pass tickets and any of the special events can be found here on the Galveston Historical Foundation website ! Enjoy this one of a kind tour of amazing beautiful homes in Galveston.

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3007 Ave P on the Galveston Historic Homes Tour. Photo by Illumine Photographic Services.

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1602 25th on the Galveston Historic Homes Tour. Photo by Illumine Photographic Services.

The dining room of 1602 25th, a home on the Galveston Historic Homes Tour. Photo by Illumine Photographic Services.

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1606 25th on the Galveston Historic Homes Tour. Photo by Illumine Photographic Services.

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1715 35th on the Galveston Historic Homes Tour. Photo by Illumine Photographic Services.

Galveston’s Most Stunning Historic Houses: Island’s Still Fun of Hidden Gems as this Home Tour Shows

For more than four decades, the Galveston Historical Foundation has opened the doors to the island’s rich history via the annual Galveston Historic Homes Tour .

Eight homes, ranging from a stately circa-1868 Greek Revival former mayor’s home (Charles and Susan Hurley House, 1328 Ball) to a vernacular two-room alley house, circa 1880, that was saved from demolition by relocation in 2010 by the Galveston Historical Foundation (Alley House, 811 Broadway).

Other homes date from the Victorian era — prime examples of the trademark Galveston style. In a statement on Galveston’s rich preservation history, the youngest home on the tour dates to 1926.

New this year, in an effort to showcase GHF’s ongoing preservation efforts , are two properties presented as “rehabilitation in progress”: the 1915 Henry Hildebrand House at 3624 Avenue R ½ (first weekend only) and the 1920 City National Bank Building at 2219 Market Street (second weekend only). PaperCity serves as media sponsor of this home tour.

Friday – Saturday, May 6 – 7, 13 – 14; tickets $30 before May 5; $35 thereafter, at The Shop at the Palace, 1402 Broadway; Eighteen Seventy One, 2217 Strand; and Architectural Salvage Warehouse, 2228 Broadway; or online  here .

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THE GALVESTON HISTORIC HOMES TOUR Presented by TGRE MAY 7, 8, 14 & 15, 2022

Tom Schwenk, Owner/Broker of TGRE – Tom’s Galveston Real Estate says:

TGRE is proud to be the presenting sponsor for the Galveston Historical Foundation’s 48th Annual Historic Homes Tour!

I’ve had a long history of involvement with the tour, first as a visitor in 1985, then as a volunteer in 1989.

In the years that followed I’ve been a volunteer, docent, ticket taker, house chair and a sponsor. Whatever your involvement it is always a fantastic event and a great way to celebrate Galveston’s history one home at a time.

Sign up for TGRE’s email newsletter and live like a local. We highlight Galveston events, local celebrations, great people and expert advice on buying, selling, or leasing your home in Galveston! 

Visit with tom schwenk, house chair on may 8, 2022.

Contractor Charles Franks built this wood frame bungalow with inset porch in 1922 for cotton clerk Sidney Stubbs and his wife, Thelma Bagnal.

In 1941, Owen and Cora Garrigan purchased the home, Garrigan worked as a bookkeeper before he established Garrigan’s Sporting Goods at 514 Tremont.

Located in the Lasker Park Neighborhood, the family maintained ownership of the bungalow until 2007

Visit with Robert Zahn, Ticket Chair on May 8, 2022

Real Estate broker and developer August J. Henck built this raised L-plan Queen Anne cottage in 1897.

Prominent features of this cottage include a gabled roof with dove-tail shingles and ornamental cornice brackets and original Victoria glass windows that depict the moon, stars and nautical shells.

Henck’s daughter Sadie inherited the cottage in 1931 and lived there until 1960.

Homes Tour At A Glance

• Visit private homes on public tours for the first two weekends in May!
• 9 homes on tour
• 2 new construction homes
• Tickets start at $35 online, $40 at the door
• Six special events
• open air painting,
• walking tours,
• happy hours,
• a Mother’s Day Champagne Brunch

Participating Homes and Locations

• 1874 Robert and Ellen Hughes House (523 10th Street) | Cover House
• 1897 August J. Henck Cottage (1412 Sealy)
• 1894 Adolph and Augusta Helmann Cottage (1314 24th Street)
• 1896 Oscar and Mary Walker House (1318 24th Street)
• 1906 Romanet-Glenn House (2605 Broadway)
• 1922 Stubbs-Garrigan Bungalow (3727 Avenue P)
• 1931 Dr. Albert and Willie Dean Singleton House (1602 Broadway)
• 1866 Thomas and Frances Blythe House (1414 Avenue L) | Rehabilitation in Progress – 1st Weekend Only
• 2020 Magruder Cottage (1410 26th Street) | New Construction Highlight – 1st Weekend Only
• 1927 Dr. William and Frances Fletcher House (31 Cedar Lawn Circle) | Rehabilitation in Progress – 2nd Weekend Only
• 2022 Plum House (2925 Ursuline) | New Construction Highlight – 2nd Weekend Only

Event Details

• Historic Home Tours are only held on May 7, 8, 14 & 15, 2022. General tour hours are from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day of the tour. There are no tours are given during the week.
• Your tour pass is good for both weekends of the tour. However, you may not tour a home twice.
• You can start your tour at any of the homes, and view them in the order you prefer.
• Tickets are not sold for individual homes. There are no discounts for children. Infants in arms are free.
• Parking is available near each tour home on a first-come, first-serve basis. There is no shuttle service available.
• Please wear soft-soled shoes to minimize harm to floors. Hats, umbrellas, and sunscreen are highly suggested.
• In case of inclement weather, the tour may be discontinued temporarily or for the remainder of the day.
• Smoking, photos, food, drinks, and pets are not permitted.

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Explore Galveston's Historic Homes

Discover galveston through historic home tours.

By Cynthia J. Drake | Published on September 12, 2023

A city of surprises, historic Galveston has played host to Hollywood starlets, pirates, bootleggers, hardworking first-generation American entrepreneurs and more throughout the years. People flock here seeking respite on the stunning beaches and a place to realize their dreams. This seaside city's storied history is told through the architecture of Galveston's historic homes.

Join me on a guided tour of historic homes in Galveston, and a few of my favorite architectural wonders.

Start At The Beginning

Though the average beachgoer might not realize it, Galveston is considered to have one of the most impressive examples of Victorian residential architecture in the U.S. When you visit, discover this for yourself by touring the impressive collection of historic homes in Galveston, in addition to churches and other buildings here on the island. A visit here will be enriched by learning the story of some of the island's most illustrious residents and longstanding architecture.

As you wander through beautiful Galveston, you may notice some of the architecture is similar to others, and you'd be right. The island is dotted with so many fine examples of architect Nicholas J. Clayton's designs — more than 150 from 1870 to 1900 — that the era has been dubbed the "Clayton Era" in Galveston. The Irish-born Clayton contributed his designs for many buildings, particularly Catholic cathedrals, throughout Texas. But Clayton's high Victorian style found a home in Galveston, where the rapid growth — thanks to the influx of immigrants through this busy port and a wealthy clientele seeking luxury homes on East Broadway — ensured that he and fellow architects had a blank canvas upon which to experiment and create their masterpieces.

A Glimpse At Galveston's Most Intriguing Historic Homes

Perhaps Galveston's most remarkable Victorian residential architecture designed by Clayton, the 1892 Bishop's Palace — also known as Gresham House or Gresham's Castle — cannot be missed on your Galveston trip. Located at 1402 Broadway in the East End Historic District, the intricate wood carved and glowing stained-glass details throughout its three stories are truly breathtaking.

The home was commissioned by railroad magnate Walter Gresham and later housed the local bishop. It survived the 1900 Galveston hurricane — one of the deadliest natural disasters in U.S. history — during which Gresham is said to have provided refuge at his home for Galvestonians who lost theirs. Bishop's Palace is open for self-guided historic home tours in Galveston Wednesday through Monday. A Basement to Attic Tour, giving access to areas usually off limits to the public, is hosted by the Galveston Historical Society twice per month.

Learn The Legends Behind Historic Homes

According to one legend, the erection of the mansion now known as Open Gates began with a challenge from Magnolia Sealy to her husband, influential Galveston businessman George Sealy: "Sir, I'll give you a second son if you'll build me the finest home in Galveston," she is alleged to have said. The neo-Renaissance mansion was designed by New York architect Stanford White in 1889 with a carriage house designed by architect Clayton completed in 1891 (the year the Sealys welcomed a second son, in addition to their five daughters). The exterior decor, which boasts terracotta roof tiles and sun-ray ornamentation, complements Galveston's temperate climate. Open Gates is currently owned and occupied by the University of Texas and is not open for public tours, though there's much to be admired from the outside.

Complete the Broadway mansion circuit with Ashton Villa, an Italianate three-story structure with wrought iron front-facing balconies that feel a bit like neighboring port city New Orleans. Built in 1859, it's the oldest of this group of historic mansions and was one of the first known brick buildings in the state of Texas. It was built by James M. Brown for his family, and its Grand Ballroom hosted many legendary Galveston parties in its heyday. It is not available for public tours, but due to a persistent supernatural legend of one of Brown's daughters, it's an occasional stop on Galveston ghost tours.

To see Galveston's oldest home, head to the Michel B. Menard House on 33rd Street, which was constructed in 1839 for a Canadian fur trader and a founder of the city of Galveston. Its four columns herald the home's Greek Revival style. Though it's not the most lavish of all of Galveston's historic homes, the furniture and artifacts inside are authentic to the time period. The home is not available for regular public tours, but occasional private events are held here and visitors can take a glimpse of the exterior on a walking tour.

Other Must-See Historic Stops On Your Galveston Tour

Galveston is such a walkable city, and a self-guided tour is definitely doable to see many places in just one day, before or after your cruise. Though Segway, bicycle, walking, and ghost tours abound in historic Galveston, a somewhat unusual — and tangentially architecture-related — self-guided tour is the Tree Sculpture Tour, showcasing imaginative sculptures transformed by once-towering oak trees that were taken down during Hurricane Ike in 2008. Galveston homeowners and artists made the best out of a bad situation and used the tree waste to dream up these whimsical sculptures. These intriguing tree sculptures are all over the city — can you spot them all?

While you cruise out of Galveston and tour the key historic sites, be sure to visit The Bryan Museum, a repository for some of the world's most robust collections of American West memorabilia and artwork all housed in the former Galveston Orphans Home. The home was built in 1902 to replace its former location, which was destroyed during the devastating hurricane of 1900. The Bryan Museum bought the building in 2013 and has preserved it in the condition it was in way back when it was used as an orphanage. Today, you can explore the museum exhibits that focus on uniquely Galveston ephemera. Recent exhibits focus on 140 years of swimwear and Galveston beachside bathing machines, which ensured modesty for changing into swimsuits during the Victorian era. If you can, stop by the conservatory, a beautiful glass-domed building with chandeliers.

The Grand 1894 Opera House is on Postoffice Street, just a few blocks from the historic Strand District in Galveston's downtown Cultural Arts District. Deemed the "Official Opera House of the State of Texas," the Grand still operates year-round, hosting musical acts, theatrical performances and more. Visitors can marvel at the Romanesque Revival style with original stone and terracotta trim designed by New Orleans architect Frank Cox.

There are so many ways to immerse yourself in historic Galveston and find out what makes this city just so exciting. Put on your walking shoes, grab your camera, and discover Galveston, Texas .

Written By CYNTHIA J. DRAKE

Cynthia J. Drake is an award-winning freelance writer in Austin, Texas, whose work has appeared in Good Housekeeping, Wine Enthusiast, House Beautiful, Southern Living, Cruise Critic, AAA, Texas Monthly, and others. She specializes in writing about food, cruise travel, family travel, and off-the-beaten-path destinations.

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