Events

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

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

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