Moody Gardens
Iconic pyramids with an aquarium, rainforest and discovery museum, plus 3D/4D theaters and Palm Beach.
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🎡 Things to Do & Attractions
Victorian mansions, museums, Moody Gardens and the Pleasure Pier.
Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
Amusement pier over the Gulf with rides, midway games, food and the Iron Shark roller coaster.
Schlitterbahn Galveston Waterpark
26-acre waterpark with thrill slides, wave pools and lazy rivers.
Bishop's Palace
Ornate 1890s Victorian stone mansion on Broadway, one of the most celebrated homes in Texas.
Moody Mansion
1895 mansion purchased by the Moody family after the 1900 Storm, filled with original furnishings.
1859 Ashton Villa
Historic Italianate villa on Broadway tied to Galveston's Juneteenth story.
Galveston Historic Seaport & 1877 Tall Ship Elissa
Climb aboard the 1877 tall ship Elissa and explore the island's maritime history.
Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig Museum
A retired offshore drilling rig turned hands-on museum about the oil and gas industry.
Galveston Railroad Museum
Vintage rail cars and exhibits in the historic Santa Fe depot downtown.
Galveston Naval Museum
Walk the decks of WWII destroyer escort USS Stewart and submarine USS Cavalla at Seawolf Park.
The Grand 1894 Opera House
Restored 1894 opera house hosting concerts, comedy and touring Broadway shows.
Galveston Duck Tours
Amphibious sightseeing tour that cruises the Seawall then splashes into Offatts Bayou.
The Bryan Museum
Large collection of Texas and Southwest history housed in the restored Galveston Orphans Home.
Rosenberg Library
Texas's oldest continuously operating public library, with historic archives and museum exhibits.
Galveston Arts Center
Contemporary art center on The Strand since 1971 and anchor of the downtown ArtWalk.
Galveston Island Ferry
Free state ferry between Galveston and Bolivar Peninsula — keep an eye out for dolphins.
Murdoch's
Gulf-front gift shop on stilts over the water, a Seawall stop for generations.
Texas Surf Museum
Small downtown museum celebrating Texas Gulf Coast surf history and culture.
African American Museum
Museum in historic District One sharing stories of Galveston's African American community.
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