Galveston Museum Day 2019

January 26, 2019


2019 Galveston Museum Day

Event Times: All day
Price (pp): FREE, BOGO, $ Off

Resiliency and a heart for preservation have helped make Galveston one of the most well-known historic towns on the Gulf Coast. The strength, ingenuity and progress of Galvestonians in the aftermath of the 1900 Storm are captured within the walls of numerous museums on the Island. On January 26, 2019, these museums will offer incentives for history buffs to take a glimpse into the island’s storied past.

During Museum Day, visitors can learn about Galveston’s place as one of the wealthiest cities in the United States during the late 1800s, the powerful families who helped build the city, Galveston’s significance to immigration in the region and the importance of the industries that keep Galveston a thriving coastal city and tourism destination today.

Museum Day brings together several museums for one day of free admissions and discounts. Participating museums include:

  • 1892 Bishop’s Palace – FREE ADMISSION
  • Galveston Arts Center – FREE ADMISSION AND ART MAKING ACTIVITY
  • Galveston Children’s Museum – BUY ONE GET ONE FREE ADMISSION
  • Galveston Naval Museum – BUY ONE GET ONE FREE ADMISSION
  • Galveston Railroad Museum – BUY ONE GET ONE FREE ADMISSION
  • Moody Gardens – DISCOUNT DAY PASS FOR $30 PER PERSON
  • 1895 Moody Mansion – BUY ONE GET ONE FREE ADMISSION
  • Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig and Museum – BUY ONE GET ONE FREE ADMISSION
  • Rosenberg Library – FREE ADMISSION + SCAVENGER HUNT WITH PRIZES
  • Texas City Museum – $2 OFF ADMISSION UP TO 4 PPL
  • Texas Seaport Museum – FREE ADMISSION
  • The Bryan Museum – BUY ONE GET ONE FREE ADMISSION
  • The Grand 1894 Opera House – 25% off the performance of Something Rotten (use code ‘MUSEUM’ at checkout)

For more info, visit www.galveston.com/museumday

2018 Taste of the Strand

March 1-3, 2018


2018 Taste of the Strand
Event Times: 1pm – 4pm, and 5pm – 8pm
Price (pp): $89.95

Billed as the largest guided food tour in Texas, the Taste of the Strand is the annual gastronomic event of Galveston that is sure to delight! A ticket to the event will allow you to sample appetizers, main dishes, desserts and other tasty treats from our reputable Galveston eating establishments including:

  • Olympia Grill at Pier 21
  • Hubcap Grill & Cocktail Bar
  • Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
  • Shrimp ‘N Stuff Downtown
  • Board Game Island
  • La King’s Confectionery
  • The Beef Jerky Outlet
  • The Spice & Tea Exchange
  • The Mediterranean Chef
  • Yaga’s Café

For more info and to purchase tickets, visit www.tasteofthestrand.com

Galveston Oktoberfest

October 21-22, 2016


Galveston Oktoberfest
“Recognized as Galveston Island’s premier fall event, Island Oktoberfest is a family-friendly festival!

Island Oktoberfest is held annually each year on the 3rd weekend in October. Festival goers enjoy authentic German food and libations, German pastries, a shopping venue for quality hand-crafted gift items in The Lyceum, an exciting live auction and raffle, Cake Wheel, fun, a variety of children’s activities and so much more!

Island Oktoberfest is hosted by First Lutheran Church and co-sponsored by Del Papa Distributing Company.” – Galveston Oktoberfest

ARToberFEST 2016

October 15-16, 2016


ARToberFEST 2016
Join other art connoisseurs in the Historic Downtown Galveston area to view works from over 100 artists! $5 (each day) is your entrance fee to enjoy all the artwork. – ARToberFEST 2016

Bike Around the Bay 2016
Join other cyclists in this 2-day 170 mile ride around Galveston Bay to benefit the Galveston Bay Foundation. Register as an individual or participate as part of a group. See the website for more details. Event sponsored by Shell. – Bike Around the Bay 2016

Galveston Greek Festival
“LIVE MUSIC, LIVE PERFORMANCES, AUTHENTIC GREEK FOOD AND SO MUCH MORE” – Galveston Greek Festival

Galveston Island Wild Texas Shrimp Festival

September 23-25, 2016


Galveston Island Shrimpfest
“Three full days of shrimp, music, friends and fun begins on Friday, September 23 and runs through Sunday, September 25, 2016! Event activities include a Shrimp Gumbo Cook-Off, Gumbo Tasting, Free Outdoors Show, Official 5k, Lil’ Shrimps Parade, Live Music, Vendors, Kids Area and a Strand Merchant Walk-About! There is plenty for the whole family to enjoy!” – Galveston.com

2016 AIA Sandcastle Competition

August 20, 2016


AIA Houston Sandcastle Competition
“The AIA SandCastle Competition is a fund-raising event for AIA Houston and ArCH Foundation as well as one of the top five revenue generating events for the City of Galveston. This year over 60 teams have their eyes and shovels set on winning the prestigious Golden Bucket Award. Firms begin months in advance generating ideas, developing designs, and assigning duties. On the day of the event the teams, stretched along the beach front, meticulously sculpt their piles of sand and work non-stop for five hours.” – aiahouston.org