Moody
Mansion
Boasting 31 rooms, 4 stories, and over 28,000 square feet, the stately Moody Mansion has been listed as one of the nation’s most famous houses by the Travel Channel. Also known as the Willis-Moody Mansion, this historic site in Galveston, TX is located at 2618 Broadway Street and is listed on both the National Register of Historic Places by the U.S. Department of the Interior and is a recorded Texas historical landmark. This Romanesque-style home was constructed in 1895, was designed by British architect William H. Tyndall, and was decorated by famous interior design firm Pottier & Stymus of New York. Purchased by the Moody family after the Great Galveston Storm of 1900 and owned by them until 1983, the estate was eventually turned into a museum in 1991. Now, you can tour 20 rooms of the Moody Mansion that showcase the life of this influential family who established one of the largest financial empires in the country. Each room contains personal family heirlooms and is furnished in various styles that range from Classical Revival to French Rococo. Exclusive, behind-the-scenes tours are also available, via advance reservation, on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.