Destination Guides: Galveston, United States - Family Fun

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

Galveston Island Trolley

2016 Strand

Galveston, TX 77550

409-797-3900

Hours: Mon-Fri: 6am - 6:30pm, Sat-Sun: 8:50am-6:30pm

Admission Free

Enjoy the scenery aboard the free downtown trolley

Ghosts of Galveston Walking Tour

4412 Avenue O
Galveston, TX 77550
409-766-7957

Hours: Call for additional information

Admission Charged

1-1/2 hour walking ghost tour of the historic Strand District.

Moody Gardens

One Hope Blvd.

Galveston, TX 77554

800-582-4673

Hours: Vary, call for additional information

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 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.

Seawolf Park

Pelican Island via Seawolf

500 51st Street

Galveston, TX 77551

409-744-5738

Hours: Open year-round, dawn to dusk

Admission Charged

Enjoy a 3-story pavilion, a WWII submarine, the USS Cavalla, a WWII destroyer escort, the USS Stewart, a lighted fishing pier, playground, picnic area and more.

Stewart Beach Park & Recreation Area

Intersection of Seawall Blvd. and Broadway

Galveston, TX 77550

409-765-5023

Hours: Open March thru mid October

Admission Charged

Call for additional information

Snack bar, gift shop & rentals

Pelican Island via Seawolf

500 51st Street

Galveston, TX 77551

409-744-5738

Hours: Summer, open 24 hours, off season, dawn to dusk

Admission Charged

Call for additional information

Lighted fishing pier.

Offshore Energy Center's Ocean Star
Pier 19

Galveston, TX 77551
409-766-STAR

Hours: Call for additional information

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 like a museum, educational attraction and working drilling rig all rolled into one.

The Railroad Museum
100 Strand Ave.

Galveston, TX  77550
409-765-5700

Hours: Call for additional information

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

Hours: Call for additional information

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

Hours: Call for additional information

Admission Charged
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.