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Moody Mansion Museum


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 37 attractions in Galveston
Traveler Description:
This elegant late 19th-century mansion of red brick, limestone and terra cotta tile, houses a collection of decorative arts, silver and furnishings...... more » This elegant late 19th-century mansion of red brick, limestone and terra cotta tile, houses a collection of decorative arts, silver and furnishings associated with the Moodys, one of the city's most prominent families. « less
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Attraction type: Historic home, Art museum, Other
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Address: 2618 Broadway St. Galveston, TX 77550
Tel: 409-762-7668

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4 of 5 stars
texlarry   1 contribution
Mauriceville, Texas
Oct 18, 2009

I was there in August 2009. The island had started to get back as it was before Hurricane Ike. The hotels/motels along the seawall was back to pre-Ike. I think better, most every one was remodel with new furnishings. The most of the shops was open. The Railroad Museum was still closed, it will reopen later this year or early... more

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4 of 5 stars
GIOBABIE1   16 contributions
Temple, Texas
Aug 14, 2008

This house was the coziest of the mansions. I really liked it and felt good walking around. Our tour guide was okay. I felt wierd moments of silence in the room during her tour but it was still informative. more

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4 of 5 stars
Dozer79   69 contributions
Westfield, Massachusetts
Jun 27, 2008

My friend and I went and were really impressed by the beauty of the mansion, both inside and out. Our guide was very informative and knowledgeable. The tour lasted two hours, so be prepared to stand for most of that time. The tour takes you to the first and 2nd floor, plus the basement of the home. The third floor... more

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2 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Oklahoma City
Dec 27, 2004

We toured Moody Manision in December 2004 and had just an ok experience. The tour guides were not that interesting to listen to, and seemed less knowledgable than the guides at a home we toured earlier that week. Also, it seemed like the rooms were not fully furnished and decorated. In my opinion, if you have time for only one... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Houston, TX
Jul 10, 2004
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This museum takes you to a certain time in history (late 1800's) when a wealthy Galveston family was getting ready for their young daughter's coming out party. As you enter each room, a tape of the daughter's letters, written at about that time, (pertaining to that room, or an interesting event that happened there) is read. Every care was taken... more

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Moody Mansion Museum Address

2618 Broadway St., Galveston, TX 77550
Tel: 409-762-7668