Historic Buildings & Homes
Discover an Island with a Storied Past
Galveston has had a richly evolving history of European settlement for some 200 years, during which time pirates set their flags in the soil, waves of immigrants from Germany, Italy and Greece made their way to the island, and wealthy merchants planted strong roots.
After the Great Storm, Galveston’s economic leaders eventually refashioned the town as a popular tourist destination — which it still serves as today. Although most of the original structures are long gone, the stories of early islanders live on in renovated structures and new establishments created in memory of the past.
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Take a Self-guided Tour
1895 Moody Mansion
Open for tours daily. Where Galveston history comes to life. Visit Website
See Sharks Overhead
Moody Gardens Aquarium
From the secrets of the rainforests to the oceans' depths, a world of wonder awaits. Visit Website
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Upcoming Events
16
January
Friday
Cirque KalabantéFeatured Event
The Grand 1894 Opera House | 2020 Postoffice Street, Galveston, TX, USA
8:00 PM
18
January
Sunday
Galveston Symphony Orchestra POPS II: Danzas Y SonidosFeatured Event
The Grand 1894 Opera House | 2020 Postoffice Street, Galveston, TX, USA
4:00 PM
24
January
Saturday
The Choir of ManFeatured Event
The Grand 1894 Opera House | 2020 Postoffice Street, Galveston, TX, USA
8:00 PM
25
January
Sunday
The Choir of ManFeatured Event
The Grand 1894 Opera House | 2020 Postoffice Street, Galveston, TX, USA
3:00 PM
31
January
Saturday
Neil Berg’s 50 Years of Rock and Roll VFeatured Event
The Grand 1894 Opera House | 2020 Postoffice Street, Galveston, TX, USA
8:00 PM
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