Moody Mansion Tour: Explore Galveston's 1895 History
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42 Ratings
Galveston

Step back in time and explore the rich history of Galveston’s Moody Mansion. Discover the opulent furnishings and learn about the remarkable legacy of W.L. Moody, Jr., one of America’s wealthiest individuals.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Moody Mansion - Visit the mansion from 10 AM to 4 PM. Enjoy a self-guided audio tour of the beautifully restored residence of one of Texas’s most affluent families.
What's Included
  • Complimentary parking
What's Not Included
  • No food or drink
Additional Information

Visitors aboard the W.L. Moody Jr.’s property can marvel at the beautifully restored furnishings and designs. The estate bears testimony to Moody’s built wealth from a diversified portfolio comprising over 50 businesses, ranging from insurance, banking, hospitality, to railways, ranching and more. His wealth placed him among the top 10 richest…

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Location
Moody Mansion
2618 Broadway St,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(42 Ratings)
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Arthurdaniel_v
Jul 20, 2025
2025-07-19 Moody Mansion Review! - The mansion interior is well preserved and looks very welcoming. Very cozy. Its a great look-back at the times one lived in and gives perspective on what its is like to be born and raised in such a blessed environment.
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Jordan_t
Jul 19, 2025
Was a great tour, I... - Was a great tour, I highly recommend the self audio tour very informative! My only complaint is to buy the tickets in person it’s cheaper than online
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Keith_f
Jul 12, 2025
Moody Mansion Review - We loved Moody Mansion! The docents were very helpful and kind! Thank you for a fantastic tour! :) :)
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631dionnem
Jul 9, 2025
1895 Moody Mansion - OMG, 1895 Moody Mansion is lovely, would recommend to anyone. Can imagine youself living there with all of the beautiful furnishings, the furniture, the glass decorated windows, the story- wonderful.
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Luis_m
Jul 4, 2025
Emotion - Beautiful history of this picturesque city Delighted with everything, the people are very helpful and wonderful 😍😍😍😍 100%
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Aandmtxtravel
Jun 21, 2025
Love the All-access tour!! - We went on the all-access tour, which is a two-hour guided tour. It was amazing! It was worth every penny. The guide had a ton of amazing stories about the house that you don't hear on the regular tour. I highly recommend it for adults and older kids. Little ones would get bored. If you love history, do this tour; you won't be sorry!
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Johanna_q
Jun 14, 2025
The audio tour makes it worthwhile - If you'd like to take a peek into the life of a guided age family in Texas then this is it! The audio tour is a great addition to this charming home filled with the actual furniture the family used at the turn of last century.
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Nathan_w
Jul 29, 2025
Thoughtful tour, but historically incomplete. - The Moody Mansion offers a beautiful glimpse into Galveston’s upper-class life, but the tour misses a crucial part of the story: there is no mention of slavery or the labor systems that built the wealth of families like the Moodys. Colonel Moody’s Confederate service is noted, but without context—Galveston was a major slave port before the Civil War, and the city’s economy was deeply intertwined with enslaved labor. Ignoring that part of the history presents a sanitized version of the past. I hope the site will consider incorporating more accurate and inclusive narratives in the future. Telling the full story—especially the difficult parts—is what makes historic preservation truly meaningful.
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Ashley_m
Jul 24, 2025
So cool… wanted more! - This mansion is a must see! We learned so many great things about the family and the history of the family. Loved how the mansion has been kept and restored. It really felt like you stepped back in time 100 years. The only thing that would have made this 5 stars for us would have been to see the third floor and how it was set up back then.
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Stephani_f
Aug 1, 2025
Waste of money - Kinda expensive to do 15 minutes of looking. There is no one to show you the house or history it’s go at your own pace and scan a code to play an audio. 3rd floor was off limits and basement was a kids activity place that was off limits. Definitely wouldn’t go there again.
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