Moody Mansion Museum - Galveston, TX - Victorian museum

The Moody Mansion is a stunning example of a Victorian mansion and is today used as a museum, offering people the chance to step back in time to show how the upper classes once lived. Located in Galveston, Texas, it's just one of the stunning homes in the area but is also one of the most unique and lavish.

The Moody Mansion is a four-story building that was completed in 1895. It was acquired by the Moody family in 1900, at the time one of the most powerful families in Texas whose business grew from cotton to include insurance, banking, hotels and ranching. The family established one of the greatest financial empires in America and the home is a testament to that legacy.

The mansion was the Moody family home until 1986 and has since been beautifully restored to its former glory. The home was opened to the public in 1991 and is full of many of the original furnishings, artifacts and personal belongings of the Moody family and perfectly depicts their life there.

Today, the mansion is open as a museum and gives guests the chance to look around the 20 rooms on display. The guided tour is led by knowledgeable and trained guides who will be able to give a great insight into the life and times of the family and the house itself, and visitors will be amazed at the antiques and artifacts on display. Each room has been beautifully renovated and is decorated in a different style to show the various times that the family spent there.

There are several other exhibitions on display throughout the mansion, with the latest addition being "Auto Fever'', an exhibition containing several of the Moody family's vintage cars. There are also several exhibitions that are open for a limited time only, as well as numerous special and seasonal events throughout the year, so make sure to check the calendar to see what's on.

Each tour lasts one hour and they run throughout the day. No reservations are necessary but for larger groups it's often worth calling in advance to make sure they can accommodate, and pre-arranged tours can often be tailored to suit the age and interests of those attending.

The museum is open seven days a week from 11am to 3pm, and tours run on the hour. Admission prices are $7 for adults and $3.50 for students, and group discounts can often be arranged. And, for that extra special occasion, the stunning ballroom of the mansion as well as the beautiful garden and patio area can be hired out to offer a unique venue for any function.

The Moody Mansion is a great place to go to learn about the history of this stunning mansion as well as the family that lived there, and is a great example of the architecture and style of the time. With beautifully restored rooms it has to be seen to be believed, and with so much history surrounding it visitors are sure to leave having learnt something new. It's definitely a must-see for anyone in the area, and a visit to the museum should be at the top of anyone's list.