Hidden gems in Galveston

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Bishop’s Palace

Huge, circa-1892 Victorian mansion with stained-glass windows, ornate wood carvings & public tours.

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The Bryan Museum

The story of Texas & the American west, from Native American artifacts to modern objects.

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The Grand 1894 Opera House

Expansive theater with ornate decor hosts live theater & internationally known musicians.

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Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig and Museum

Retired rig offers 3 floors of models & interactive displays, plus education programs & a gift shop.

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Galveston Children's Museum

Interactive themed rooms are the focus at this kids' museum, which also offers camps & events.

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Galveston Railroad Museum

Historic locomotives & indoor displays of artifacts, plus model trains & Saturday train rides.

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Galveston Historic Seaport - Home of the 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA

Visitors can explore an 1877 ship & an adjacent museum with exhibits on sea commerce & immigration.

Pelican Island

Galveston Naval Museum

This educational center allows visitors to tour a WWII submarine & a WWII destroyer.

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Galveston Seawall

Listed 10-mile-long gulf coast sea wall built in 1902 with a sidewalk, street art & beach views.

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Fort San Jacinto Historic Point

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Discovery Pyramid

Pyramid-shaped museum at Moody Gardens featuring interactive art, science & nature exhibits.

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Moody Mansion

Guests to this restored 1895 estate featuring the original furnishings are led on an hour-long tour.