Moody Mansion, Texas, United States
4.5 (778 reviews) Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Ranking #7 in Texas Gulf Coast Historic Sites • History Museums
Beautiful Home Tour!
Restored to its turn of the century splendor, the 28,000 square-foot, four-story structure was completed in 1895. Today, our guests visit 20 rooms on a self-guided 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 and hotels. The mansion is one of the finest places to visit, a trip back in time. Touring the museum should definitely be on the top on the list for things to do on Historic Galveston Island. Tour Information: Self-guided Audio Tours: Children 6 & Under Free Self-guided audio tours from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily (last tickets sold at 4p.m.; house closes at 5 p.m.) Behind-the-scenes Tours: Exclusive docent-guided tours to areas not normally open to the public 4 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday | limited size tours | reservations highly recommended Group Tours: Moody Mansion tour descriptions: Self-guided audio tours: Two audio tours allow you to set your own pace through the house and grounds. • The Moody Family tour features six members of the Moody family telling stories about their ancestors. This tour is also translated into Spanish. • Mary’s tour, appropriate for children and adults, is narrated by an actress portraying the late Mary Moody Northen as if she were guiding you through her home. Guided 25th Anniversary Tour: Behind-the-scenes tours celebrate the 25th anniversary of Moody Mansion’s restoration. A knowledgeable docent guides guests through areas not normally open to the public, describing Mary Moody Northen’s vision for preserving her home and sharing her collections. These tours are conducted at 4 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Tour size is limited; reservations are highly recommended.
Address
2618 Broadway St, Galveston, Galveston Island, TX 77550-4427
Mobile
Website
http://www.moodymansion.org/
Working hours
Monday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Current local date and time now
Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 14:18
User Ratings
4.5 based on (778 reviews)
Reviews
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5EpicGuy12 5:00 PM Nov 2, 2021
Local Gem
We were in town and wanted to take a tour of this wonderfully historic home. We paid the modest ticket price and decided to do a self-tour which was well worth it. While there is a 3rd story you aren't allowed up there unless you go on one of the guided tours of home. That being said this place is quite beautiful and frozen in time so it was amazing to see so much of the original furniture and decorations. The furniture was so intricate and the craftsmanship on the interior is something to behold. You really stand there and imagine what it must have been like back on the island at that time. This place really is worth a visit if you enjoy history.
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4MelissaWP 5:00 PM Sep 17, 2022
magnificent
We arrived here on a Tuesday late morning and it was not crowded with ample free parking in the back lot. We spent $30 for the self-guided audio tour for two of us, which was pricey in our opinion for the experience. It's a beautiful mansion and fascinating tour. Although the woman from whom we purchased tickets was very nice, the older woman inside of the mansion who had to let us exit was very rude and harsh.
