Took the family to The Bryan Museum on the Island and what a gem! It was such a beautiful outing…read morefilled with history. Before it was a museum the building was an orphanage. It survived the devastating 1900 storm. The storm blew out the center of the building but the east and west wings held and the survivors made it because they were tucked into those sides. I got chills learning about that. To think of those children scared for their lives is so touching. There is so much to see. There are three floors of history. The collection covers the West and beyond. It's the kind of place where you keep stopping and going, wait, what?! The $15 per person ticket is worth it. If you haven't been, especially if you're local to Houston or Galveston, put it on your list. History feels different when the building itself is the history.

Loved touring this older building and hearing its history. It is a unique collection. We bought…read moretickets for the 1900 Galveston hurricane movie. The actual theater area was pretty cramped but the movie was very informative. Easy parking and good for my cane walking husband to get around.

The ship and museum: 4/5 stars. You only get to go on the top deck of the ship and the museum is…read moresmall but still worth visiting. The harbor tour and dolphin watching: 5/5 stars!!!!! We saw several dolphins including dolphins leaping out of the water as they raced in front of a cargo ship. The narrator shared lots of interesting information and took us to see a decades old wreck. I think this is a "Must Do" in Galveston.

Cute if you are in the area. However, stay far away if it…read morerains, so much flooding and closures of roads. Traffic becomes impossible Do not trust the traffic if you have a ship to catch, the bridges can also be backed up with no way to exit.

Moody Mansion offers a little taste of Texas' rich history! Emphasis on RICH! We took the self…read morepaced tour -and pleasantly surprised with all the great information from staff! Bobbie is very helpful and passionate about the Mansions history and Brenda is an amazing storyteller! They added so much to the tour experience. And the audio is very informative..

We absolutely loved Moody Mansion. The decor during the Holidays made it even more special. The…read morestaff were friendly and helpful. We loved that it had so many original pieces on this tour.

All the locomotives there are in good shape and most of the cars. But some cars were so…read moredeteriorated I question having them out there. Might be time to get rid of them. They look awful. Overall I enjoyed the museum. You can walk through several of the cars and they were interesting to see. They have one sleeper car that was especially impressive. It had the pull down bunks I was used to seeing but there were private rooms with beds too. And the private rooms also had sink and toilet. If you're a train enthusiast it's definitely worth the visit.

We really enjoyed this experience. It's in the 11-story art deco building that you see as you're…read morewalking up The Strand to 25th Street. The building was once the Old Santa Fe Union Station that is now the Railroad Museum. It's truly a treasure house full of railroad memorabilia. The unique railroad line dinnerware used in dining cars was a highlight for me. I especially liked the Traveler, Centenary, and Pullman Verda Green patterns. The "Ghosts of Travelers Past" figures are cool to see as you're walking through the exhibits. There are outdoor buildings and train cars set up with various exhibits throughout the rail yard. I think my favorite part of the visit was walking through the Illinois Central Post Office Car, Pullman Sleeper Car Glen Fee, New York Central Bonnie Brook, and The Southern Diner. There's a rail yard map that makes it appear as if all the train cars are open. In reality, some of the cars are only visible from the outside with good description markers about the train compartment. To be honest, it probably would have taken too long to walk inside each and every one of them. It's a lot to see. A train buff may want to spend half a day here. There's a gift shop as well as seasonal events such as the Polar Express. Group events can also be arranged for sleepovers, weddings, and other occasions. I believe it's also a stop on a few of the Galveston ghost tours. The museum does a great job of taking you back in time to the early 1900s. The music in the rail yard was a treat. I love that "Voodoo Train" song! It's worth a visit. It's even more worth it for active duty or veterans who get 1 free ticket for each service member. Check it out when in the historical district of Galveston.

During a long weekend trip last week to Galveston, I was fortunate enough that a waitress at BLVD…read moreSeafood recommended I check this old house out. It was nicely laid out and you could walk up and buy a ticket with a self guided audio tour of the place that included historical tid bits about the family and what was happening in the area at the time they lived in it. They apparently have private tours of the upstairs/attic areas but those you have to book and pay for in advance. I enjoyed the audio tour and even bought a few items at the quite spacious gift store! At times I felt like I was the only one in the house because it was probably a non tourist heavy day. You can easily park on the street and walk in to buy a ticket the day of...well at least on the day I was there!

This should really be called the Gresham house bc that is focus of the guided tour. Being called…read morethe Bishop's Palace, we thought we would learn about this building's use as the Bishop's Palace. Instead we learn almost exclusively about the Gresham family and how the house was before the Bishop lived there. The stained glass of St Therese of Lisieux and the chapel room are beautiful, but you can see that on the self guided tour. You won't hear much about them at all from the guided tour. They had no idea why the bishop chose this saint for the glass, and only explained that it was added after the previous glass blew out. When in the chapel, the discussion is about what it looked like before the bishop lived there. It seems that the beautiful decorations in the chapel and its use are important and likely more entertaining than knowing a daughter lived there and had some stuff in the room. Again, if you want to hear about the Gresham family, then this is a good tour for you. If you want to hear about what the Bishop's time was like here, you'll be out of luck. I guess they continue to use the name Bishop's Palace as a bait and switch to get attendance bc this really should be called the Gresham House.

I don't even know where to begin with this review. It's an oil drilling engineer's dream museum…read more Haha! It's definitely unique. The Ocean Star is a good example of an offshore jack-up (not to be confused with jacked-up) oil drilling rig. It operated in the Gulf between 1969 and 1984. Let's just say that offshore drilling has come a long way since that time. It became a museum in 1997 after it was retired. It's now on display for all to see. It also appears to be a wildlife zone. There are many different kinds of seabirds that live or sunbathe there. I'm sure the fish love it, too. I'd say the only con is that the outdoor platform smells and looks like an unkept birdcage. I'm sure that they wash it down every now and then, but there's really no way to keep the flock of birds away from it without ruining the outdoor experience. Not even the fake owls. Just be prepared, and watch where you walk. The good news is that there are public restrooms on the rig where you can wash your hands after touching the platform rails. Other than that, it was a cool learning experience. A great place for kids to learn about underwater landscapes and engineering. It educates all ages on how life really is on an oil drilling rig. It's a lot bigger than I thought. There are 3 levels of displays as well as a couple of outdoor platforms. You'll also learn about the dangers and safety procedures of running an offshore rig. It's all very interesting. It was worth the admission fee. Military & Seniors get a $3 discount. It's located off of Pier 20 past Katie's Seafood House, and within walking distance of the Strand Historic District. It took about an hour to go through the museum. It may take a little longer with the audio guide. It was cool to see the pelicans and seagulls sunbathing under the rig. You might even spot a few dolphins here and there. It was a fun morning!

Loved the museum! Learned so much about oil drilling and rigs. Don't skip the video when you…read morefirst enter, it was very informative. A great place to visit!

We were visiting from out of state and were looking for something to fill the time before dinner…read more So happy we found this naval museum! It was small but was great! Friendly staff at the ticket office. My daughter loved the scavenger hunt for facts and got a prize at the end. Tons of knowledge about the history of the submarine and ship. My husband who is a Marine veteran also enjoyed it. Highly recommend if you're missing Galveston! Heads up: You will have to pay for parking to get into the overall lot even if you're just visiting the museum, but they also had a neat park in the area that my daughter loved!

Was worth the 14 dollars currently to see the Cavalla and Stewart. The Cavalla is a famous Ww2 sub…read morethat sunk an aircraft carrier on its first mission I believe the shokaku. The Stewart is a destroyer escort. One of only 2 destroyer escorts left. If you have mobility issues please don't go inside the sub. The doors are small there and bending is required. That being said the sub was very interesting as well as the destroyer escort. One must pay for parking as well. It is on pelican island. There is a fishing pier there and I believe during the summer you can fish 24 hours a day. There is a regular park. There was some other parts of a sub and supposed to be a concrete ship you can see from the pier. I had a great time. It was very interesting but also a solemn occasion. I honor the veterans who defended us and gave their life to defend our country. Highly recommended.

Fun tour through the history of piracy. There are videos available through QR codes if you don't…read morewant to read the descriptions. (It can get challenging if multiple parties are hearing different descriptions close to each other. Fire the cannon! A fun outing.

If you are visiting Galveston and want to have a spectacular time with your family, you should not…read moremiss visiting the pirate museum and the haunted house. Don't forget to request to play in the amazing Escape Room. Come with your family and enjoy.

Great way to spend a couple of hours, we purchased the deal on groupon and found this to be the…read morebest price. We arrived first thing right when they opened and had no issues finding a parking spot, i will mention when we left a couple of hours later the parking lot was full with people driving around waiting for people to leave. My kids really enjoyed the aquarium, as did my husband I it was our favorite area to explore. The rainforest pyramid was nice we couldnt find the sloth but saw the monkeys, they was down on the walk way and staff was directing people away from them It was more a one and done kind of place just because it is a little on the pricey side, but we have no regrets and got some amazing photos.

I had a wonderful time here! Each attraction was fun and unique in its own way…read more I enjoyed dipping' dots before going to the rainforest and Aquarium. The staff members were friendly, it was super clean and the attractions were fun and exciting. I can't wait to come back

What a wonderful collection of history. So many interesting facts about Galveston. The Balinese…read moreroom, the 1900 storm, the military camps. Just a lot of information. We loved it. We spent a little over an hour there. If you love museums you'll won't be disappointed.

My husband and I were after some cost saving things to do around Galveston. When I read that the…read moreGalveston County Museum was free (you can leave a donation but you don't have to), I knew I had to stop by especially as I love history. There is free parking in the parking lot for the museum. It's located by the court area. At first we didn't know if we were in the right place, but we asked two men who looked like they worked there and they told us just to go through the doors and we'd find the museum. It was not crowded at all. There was one other couple there. This museum isn't huge, but it's big enough. I loved the exhibits and learning the history of Galveston. Reading about the storm of 1900 and seeing artifacts from those who lost their lives was heartbreaking. There were other exhibits as well such as some fancy Mardi Gras costumes throughout the years and exhibits on immigrants, an old Galveston club, and some old shops in Galveston. This place is definitely something to check out. Just make sure you check when they are open because they are not open all week.