Top Galveston Tickets & Passes

Discover the Wild West history of Galveston, Texas with this admission ticket to The Bryan Museum. Enjoy a self-guided tour through the rich collection of artifacts dating back more than 12,000 years. Learn about several topics including the first settlers—the Native Americans—the annexation of Texas from Mexico, and the Civil War era, as you explore the museum.

Moody Gardens is home to a wide variety of attractions designed for all ages. Guests can explore the Aquarium Pyramid, which features a 1.5-million-gallon marine exhibit with penguins, seals, stingrays, sharks, and more. The Rainforest Pyramid offers a lush, multi-level environment simulating rainforests from Asia, Africa, and the Americas, where visitors encounter free-roaming monkeys, sloths, giant river otters, and exotic birds.

Explore the rich naval history at the Galveston Naval Museum, home to the legendary WWII vessels USS Cavalla and USS Stewart. This museum offers a unique opportunity to step aboard these restored ships and discover the stories of bravery that defined American naval warfare. Marvel at the artifacts, including the sail of the USS Tautog and the conning tower of the USS Carp, as you immerse yourself in fascinating tales of resilience and victory. A visit here is a meaningful way to honor those who served and learn about the evolution of naval technology.

Prebook this Galveston Moody Mansion Admission Ticket and Self-Guided Tour and avoid having to wait in the ticket lines on the day you’d like to visit at this attraction. Head inside after checking in and explore up to 20 rooms of the old mansion that shows how a rich Texas family of the past lived. See original furnishings belonging to the Moody family, as well as decor as you move at your own pace.

Discover the sordid history of Galveston while enjoying drinks in the city’s haunted bars and restaurants on this pub crawl. Meet your guide and group in the city center and hear stories about ghosts, murderers, and paranormal activity. Stop at the Railroad Museum, Saengerfest Park, Hendley Market, and much more throughout the night. Drinks are at your own expense.

Moody Gardens is home to a wide variety of attractions designed for all ages. Guests can explore the Aquarium Pyramid, which features a 1.5-million-gallon marine exhibit with penguins, seals, stingrays, sharks, and more. The Rainforest Pyramid offers a lush, multi-level environment simulating rainforests from Asia, Africa, and the Americas, where visitors encounter free-roaming monkeys, sloths, giant river otters, and exotic birds. The Discovery Pyramid hosts rotating exhibits. For cinematic fun, the MG 3D Theater boasts Texas’s largest screen with state-of-the-art projection, while the 4D Special FX Theater immerses guests with sensory effects like wind, water, and snow. Adventure seekers can take on the Sky Trail Ropes Course and Zip Line. Seasonal highlights include Palm Beach, a water park with white sand, a wave pool, a lazy river, and splash zones. Unique animal encounters, such as behind-the-scenes penguin experiences, are also available for an additional fee.

Enjoy a lively tiki-style cruise with Gulf Coast Party Boats in Galveston, perfect for celebrating special occasions or simply unwinding with friends. Each cruise lasts for two hours, allowing you to bring your own food and drinks on board while a licensed captain navigates the beautiful waters of the Galveston Bay. With a capacity of up to 30 guests, these rentals are ideal for birthday parties, corporate events, or casual outings. Experience a fun atmosphere complete with comfortable seating, party lighting, and a bathroom onboard. - Set your own pace on a two-hour tiki cruise - Bring your favorite food and drinks for a personalized experience - Perfect for groups of up to 30 guests - Enjoy onboard amenities including USB ports and party lighting - Sound System - TV - Restroom

Discover Galveston’s sordid past during an evening walking tour of the city’s Red Light District. Join a small group and your guide to walk the streets and listen to stories of mobsters, bootleggers, and brothels. Learn how the island was once a “sin city,” where men could come to drink, gamble, and look for love once they crossed into the mob-run “Free State of Galveston.”

If you’d like to ride around Galveston Island to learn more about the area, but don’t want to head out in a large group that can either go too fast or too quickly, book this Galveston Island private e-bike adventure tour. This e-bike tour takes you to top highlights such as the 1859 Ashton Villa and Galveston Seawall, as your guide tells you about the history, culture, and wildlife of the island in the comfort of a private group.

Get to know Galveston on this scavenger hunt, with help from your remote interactive guide. This is a challenge and a detective hunt where you need to find and solve clues to get to the next hidden spot, learning about the history and culture of Galveston the whole time. You can also compete with other teams on the website’s leaderboard for extra fun.