Attractions in Galveston

Amaze 'N Texas
327 Seawall Blvd.
Galveston, TX 77550
409-765-7020
Hours: Open daily: 11am - 10pm except winter; Fri, Sat & Sun
Admission Charged
Fun for the whole family

The Colonel
Docked at Moody Gardens
7 Hope Blvd
Galveston, TX 77554
409-740-7797
Hours: 2 cruises daily: 2 - 3pm; 4 -5 pm
Admission Charged
Paddlewheel dinner/dance cruises by reservation

Galveston County Historical Museum
2219 Market St.
Galveston, TX 77550
409-766-2340
Admission Charged
Explore Galveston County's rich heritage under the impressive vaulted ceiling of the 1921 City National Bank Building, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Delight in the sparkle of the lens from the historic South Jetty Lighthouse and learn how lighthouses and lightships have protected the Gulf Coast for more than a century. Immerse yourself in the culture and traditions of the first inhabitants of Galveston County.

Ghosts of Galveston Walking Tour
4412 Avenue O
Galveston, TX 77550
409-766-7957
Admission Charged
1-1/2 hour walking ghost tour of the historic Strand District.

The Great Storm
Pier 21 (second floor)
Galveston, TX 77550
409-763-8808
Hours: Sun -Thu: 11am - 6pm, Fri - Sat: 11m-8pm
Admission Charged
Call for additional information

Gulf Greyhound Park
I-45 at exit 15, La Marque
Hitchcock, TX 77563
409-986-9500
Hours: Open year-round, call for additional information
Admission Charged
One of the world's top greyhound racing facilities is just fifteen minutes from Galveston. Races every 12 to 15 minutes. The track offers four levels of air-conditioned comfort and is open year-round.

Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle Research Center
4700 Avenue U
Galveston, TX 77551
409-766-3670
Admission Charged
The Laboratory was opened in 1958 by the NOAA, and began researching the Kemp's Ridley sea turtle and the Loggerhead sea turtle in 1978. Research includes improvements in husbandry techniques, feeding, growth, pathology, tagging, sea turtle strandings, and the treatment and rehabilitation of sick and injured turtles.

Mardi Gras Museum
2309 Ship's Mechanic Row
Galveston, TX 77550
409-765-5930
Admission Charged
The Mardi Gras Museum is a tribute to past and present celebrations of an Island tradition begun in 1867. It houses historical costumes and memorabilia dating to 1876, models and photographs of the Arches for Galveston project, and space for rotating exhibits.

Moody Gardens
One Hope Blvd.
Galveston, TX 77554
800-582-4673
Moody Gardens features a 10 story Rainforest Pyramid offering an incredible tropical environment, and is home to the largest bat exhibit in the Southwest. The IMAX 3D keeps visitors jumping out of their seats, and the experience is so real they reach out to touch objects that seem to be just inches away. Palm Beach offers a white sand beach with a blue lagoon and lots of fun for kids. The Discovery Pyramid features a host of interactive exhibits where visitors can learn about the wonders of science, and take a fascinating adventure ride in the IMAX Ridefilm Theater. Another Moody Gardens attraction, the Aquarium Pyramid, is one the largest in the world and features 100,000 square feet of exhibit space showcasing the waters of the world.

Offshore Energy Center's Ocean Star
Pier 19
Galveston, TX 77551
409-766-STAR
Admission Charged
The Offshore Energy Center (OEC) operates its state-of-the-art facility, the Ocean Star. Visitors step on board, tour the completely refurbished jackup drilling rig, absorb the day-to-day excitement of offshore drilling and production, marine transportation, environmental protection, construction, pipelining - all experienced through three decks of videos, equipment exhibits and interactive displays. It's a museum, educational attraction and working drilling rig all rolled into one.

Rosenberg Library
2310 Sealy St
Galveston, TX 77550
409-763-8854
Hours: Mon -Thu: 9am - 9pm, Fri - Sat: 9am - 6pm, Sun (Sept.-May): 1 - 5pm
Admission Free
Call for additional information

The Railroad Museum
100 Strand Ave.
Galveston, TX 77550
409-765-5700
Admission Charged
Shearn Moody Plaza was the headquarters of the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe until the offices closed in 1964. The majority of the building is office space for various businesses and organizations, but the large, central waiting room is the original waiting room built in 1932.

Texas Aviation Hall of Fame / Lone Star Flight Museum
2002 Terminal Dr.
Galveston, TX 77554
409-740-7722
Admission Charged
The museum is home to one of the finest collections of restored aircraft and aviation exhibits in the nation. Over 40 restored aircraft are displayed and most are in working condition. The collection includes WWII Fighters, Bombers, Liaison Trainers, and Executive Planes.

Texas Seaport Museum and Tall Ship Elissa
Pier 21 at Harborside Dr.
Galveston, TX 77550
409-763-1877
Admission Charged
Welcome to the Texas Seaport Museum, a project of the Galveston Historical Foundation. Share the adventure of the high seas at the Texas Seaport Museum, home of the celebrated 1877 tall ship Elissa. Explore the decks of this floating National Historic Landmark which has also been designated one of America's Treasures by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Walk Elissa's decks and imagine the days when daring sailors challenged the world's oceans. In the adjacent museum and theater, witness the story of Elissa's dramatic rescue from the scrap yard and her meticulous restoration.