Moody Mansion
A brick-and-stone mansion completed in 1895, showing the original furnishings of the Moody family and the life of a wealthy Texas family in the early 20th century.
Moody Mansion stands at 2618 Broadway and was completed in 1895. After the 1900 hurricane, banker and insurance magnate W.L. Moody bought it, and the Moody family lived there for nearly 80 years. About 20 rooms retain their original furnishings, wallpaper, and family belongings, offering a glimpse into the rise and fall of the island's most prominent family (the Moody Foundation, which built Moody Gardens, is their legacy). Guided tours and self-guided visits are available, with admission about US$15. It is on Broadway alongside Bishop's Palace, so the two can easily be visited together.
Opening hours
~10:00–16:00
Nearby sights
- Ashton Villa
- The Grand 1894 Opera House
- The Bryan Museum
- Galveston Railroad Museum
- The Strand Historic District
- Texas Seaport Museum & Tall Ship Elissa
- Hotel Galvez
- Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig & Museum