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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Expore the Oceans' Depths
Moody Gardens Aquarium
Dive into the oceans of the world in a 15-million gallon aquarium teeming the creatures galore! Visit Website
Take a Self-guided Tour
1895 Moody Mansion
Open for tours daily. Where Galveston history comes to life. Visit Website
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Upcoming Events
07
October
Saturday
The Barricade BoysFeatured Event
The Grand 1894 Opera House | 2020 Postoffice Street, Galveston, TX, USA
8:00 PM
14
October
Saturday
Chris BottiFeatured Event
The Grand 1894 Opera House | 2020 Postoffice Street, Galveston, TX, USA
8:00 PM
15
October
Sunday
Galveston Symphony Orchestra: Masterworks I – Let There Be LightFeatured Event
The Grand 1894 Opera House | 2020 Postoffice Street, Galveston, TX, USA
8:00 PM
27
October
Friday
Silent Film with Rob Landes: Dr. Jekyll & Mr. HydeFeatured Event
The Grand 1894 Opera House | 2020 Postoffice Street, Galveston, TX, USA
8:00 PM
28
October
Saturday
Ronan Tynan – An Evening Of SongFeatured Event
The Grand 1894 Opera House | 2020 Postoffice Street, Galveston, TX, USA
8:00 PM
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