Free & Cheap Things to Do in Galveston, TX

  • The list below includes 54 free or cheap things to do in or near Galveston, Texas, including 57 different types of inexpensive activities like Piers & Boardwalks, Specialty Museums, Beaches and National & State Parks.
  • From Rosenberg Library to 61st St. Fishing Pier, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Galveston and in nearby cities within 25 miles like League City, Kemah, Texas City and Houston.
  • The list below includes 54 free or cheap things to do in or near Galveston, Texas, including 57 different types of inexpensive activities like Piers & Boardwalks, Specialty Museums, Beaches and National & State Parks.
  • From Rosenberg Library to 61st St. Fishing Pier, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Galveston and in nearby cities within 25 miles like League City, Kemah, Texas City and Houston.
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Participants dress up in a costume or prep for competition, race their way around Galveston, and then party
8.5 Miles
88% 394 votes
Historic Ships Texas Seaport Museum, Galveston, TX MoreLess Info
Visitors to the 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA can walk the decks of this three-masted iron-hulled sailing boat with 19 sails. The boat is not a replica, but was actually used to haul cargo.
4.0 Miles
88% 350 votes
Aviation Museums 2002 Terminal Drive, Galveston, TX 77554 MoreLess Info
Lone Star Flight Museum has rides on World War II aircraft including B-17 Flying Fortress, B-26 Mitchell,RT-17 Stearman, T-6 Texas, and T-41 Muscalero. The company also has air shows, and exhibits.
0.4 Miles
90% 567 votes
Specialty Museums Harborside Drive & 20th St, Galveston, TX 77550 MoreLess Info
Visitors to the Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig Museum and Education Center climb onto a retired jackup drilling rig. Once onboard, visitors can see exhibits explain the offshore oil and gas industry.
0.2 Miles
88% 455 votes
History Museums 2618 Broadway St., Galveston, TX 77550 MoreLess Info
Cotton magnate W.L Moody Jr. brought the home in 1900, and lived in the home for 80 years. Visitors can take a tour of the restored home, and the Moody Mansion can also be rented for special events.
1.6 Miles
82% 367 votes
Specialty Museums The Strand at 25th, Galveston, TX MoreLess Info
From model trains to vintage railroad cars, visitors can learn about the history of trains at the exhibits featured at Galveston Island Railroad Museum & Terminal. The museum features a renovated rail road station, steam engines, model sets, and more.
0.6 Miles
67% 107 votes
Movie Theaters 2100 Harborside Drive, Galveston, TX 77550 MoreLess Info
There are three presentations shown at Pier 21 Theater. All of the films reflect some history of Galveston and include The Great Storm that covers the 1900 hurricane, The Pirate Island of Jean Laffite about the infamous pirate, and Galveston: Gateway to the Gulf about the city's role in immigration.
0.4 Miles
67% 178 votes
Haunted Tours 25th and Strand Street, Galveston, TX 77550 MoreLess Info
Presenting Galveston's history with a paranormal twist, Ghost Tours of Galveston offers a walking tour starting at the Railroad Museum and ending at the Tremont hotel. Guests learn about the sightings and stories of spirits at the locations they visit.
0.6 Miles
73% 82 votes
Specialty Museums Pier 21, Number 8, Galveston, TX 77550 MoreLess Info
With Texas Seaport Museum, visitors can walk on the deck and explore the interior of a three-masted, 1877 tall ship. The museum also has exhibits with displays filled with artifacts and remnants from maritime history.
0.7 Miles
76% 21 votes
Specialty Museums 20th St & Harborside Dr, Ste 1, 19th Street, Galveston, TX 77550 MoreLess Info
Ocean Star Museum features three floors of models and interactive displays relating the science of offshore oil and gas including seismic technology, exploration and production. Exhibits include scale models of production platforms, drill bits and remotely-operated vehicles.
3.7 Miles
59% 139 votes
Aquariums 1 Hope Blvd, Galveston, TX 77554 MoreLess Info
Moody Gardens is an amusement park that is open 365 days of the year and includes an aquarium pyramid, a rainforest pyramid, and a 4D special FX theater. The park also offers opportunities for paddle boating.
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