Moody Mansion, Galveston (must see)
The Moody Mansion is a beautifully restored historic home and one of the city鈥檚 most popular attractions. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1994 and designated a Recorded Texas Historical Landmark in 1967, this grand 28,000-square-foot, four-story mansion offers visitors a glimpse into the life of a prominent Texas family. Completed in 1895, the mansion survived the devastating Galveston Storm of 1900 and was purchased shortly after by W.L. Moody Jr., who turned it into the family鈥檚 residence.
Visitors to the Moody Mansion can explore 20 rooms across two main floors, all preserved and furnished with original Moody family heirlooms. The architectural design by British architect William H. Tyndall, paired with interior d茅cor by the famed New York firm Pottier & Stymus, creates a rich tapestry of styles ranging from French Rococo to Classical Revival.
The mansion remained a family residence until 1983, when Hurricane Alicia caused severe damage. Following extensive restoration efforts, the home opened to the public in 1991 as a museum that vividly illustrates the daily life and elegance of early 20th-century Texas elite.
On the ground floor, the Galveston Children鈥檚 Museum offers a vibrant space for kids with interactive exhibits, making the mansion an enriching destination for all ages.
Visitors to the Moody Mansion can explore 20 rooms across two main floors, all preserved and furnished with original Moody family heirlooms. The architectural design by British architect William H. Tyndall, paired with interior d茅cor by the famed New York firm Pottier & Stymus, creates a rich tapestry of styles ranging from French Rococo to Classical Revival.
The mansion remained a family residence until 1983, when Hurricane Alicia caused severe damage. Following extensive restoration efforts, the home opened to the public in 1991 as a museum that vividly illustrates the daily life and elegance of early 20th-century Texas elite.
On the ground floor, the Galveston Children鈥檚 Museum offers a vibrant space for kids with interactive exhibits, making the mansion an enriching destination for all ages.
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Sight Name: Moody Mansion
Sight Location: Galveston, USA (See walking tours in Galveston)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Galveston, USA (See walking tours in Galveston)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Walking Tours in Galveston, Texas
Create Your Own Walk in Galveston
Creating your own self-guided walk in Galveston is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Galveston Introduction Walking Tour
Galveston, perched on a barrier island along the Gulf Coast, holds a unique place in Texas history. Its modern chapter began in the early 1800s, when the infamous pirate Jean Lafitte set up a short-lived base here鈥攄riven out by the U.S. Navy in 1821. The city itself was officially founded in 1836, soon after Texas won independence from Mexico, and was named in honor of Spanish colonial governor... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.5 Km or 2.2 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.5 Km or 2.2 Miles
Historic Houses Walking Tour
Galveston鈥檚 Broadway Avenue is a living corridor of architectural ambition, lined with grand homes that speak to the city鈥檚 Gilded Age past. Most of these stately mansions were built in the late 1800s and early 1900s, during a period when Galveston thrived as a key Gulf Coast port. Wealthy merchants, civic leaders, and industrialists commissioned elaborate residences here, hoping to place the... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.5 Km or 1.6 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.5 Km or 1.6 Miles