About Moody Mansion
Explore Galveston History at Moody Mansion
Restored to its turn-of-the-century splendor, Galveston’s 28,000-square-foot, four-story Moody Mansion is an historic home completed in 1895. The home has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places by the U.S. Department of the Interior since 1994 and a Recorded Texas Historical Landmark since 1967.
Today, our guests visit 20 rooms on a 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, newspaper publishing, railroading, and hotels.
W.L Moody Jr. bought the Galveston Broadway mansion from the heirs of the original owners soon after the Great Galveston Storm of September 8, 1900. It was designed by British architect William H. Tyndall and decorated by the world-famous interior design firm of Pottier & Stymus of New York.
Mr. and Mrs. Moody and their four children celebrated their first Christmas in the house in December of that year, just three months after the 1900 hurricane. The house remained home to Moody family members until 1983, when Hurricane Alicia caused major damage. Following repairs and restoration, it was opened as a house museum in 1991. Today, its rooms are filled with the furnishings and personal effects of the family.
The philanthropic legacy of the Moody family of Galveston is carried on today by the Moody Foundation and the Mary Moody Northen Endowment. Both charitable foundations are major forces in health care, education, historic preservation, and the arts.
Touring Moody Mansion
Listen to the narrative about each room on your mobile phone as you explore at your own pace
Open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last ticket is sold at 4 p.m.)
No reservation needed
Adults (age 18 and older) $15
Family/Friends package save 15% when purchasing tickets at the same time
Guided All-Access 2-Hour Tour:
Join us for an exclusive guided "All-Access" tour at 3:45 p.m. on Fridays and twice on Saturdays: 8:45 a.m. and 3:45 p.m.
The tour lasts approximately 2 hours
Admission is $40 per person, all ages
A knowledgeable guide takes a limited number of guests to areas of the historic Galveston home not normally seen by visitors
Tours are limited to 10 people
Moody Mansion offers discounts for groups - book online!
To view our museum orientation video about the Moody Family’s history, click above.
Tour Our Latest Exhibit - “Moody Family, A Sentimental Mood”
For generations, the Moody Family has been recognized as “larger-than-life resulting from the numerous contributions they’ve made to the development of Galveston, Texas and the nation, that have earned them a special place in history. Their historical contributions notwithstanding, the Moody’s are a family just like yours, enjoying many of the same sentimentalities as every family. They have cherished memories of their ancestors; they save souvenirs that document their experiences, and they collect items that reveal their personal interests. This exhibit, “The Moody Family in a Sentimental Mood”, offers a glimpse into a family’s treasured mementos saved not for their intrinsic value, but for the memories and warm feelings the items held for the family.
The Galveston Children’s Museum
The Galveston Children’s Museum on the ground floor of Moody Mansion has a wealth of hands-on activities for children.
A separate fee is charged for admission.
