Galveston Children's Museum
Where play powers learning—and curiosity leads the way.
Hands-on fun for curious minds! Explore interactive exhibits, STEAM activities, camps, birthday parties, and unforgettable special events. This is Galveston's go-to destination for learning, laughter, and lifelong memories.
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Museum Summer Camps
There’s always something fun happening at the museum! Check out what’s coming up and make your Summer even more memorable.
June 16-19
Sewing, Crafts, and Design...Oh My!
June 23-26
Maker Mania
June 30-July 3
The Science of...Cooking?
July 7-10
Blast Off! Voyage to the Moon & Beyond!
July 14-17
Ocean Discoveries
July 21-24
Engineering Our World
July 28-31
Robotics and Coding
August 4-7
Simple Machines and Crazy Contraptions
Fun Fridays
Drop in for Fun Fridays every week!
Our Most Popular Exhibits...
At the Galveston Children’s Museum, play is open-ended and child-led. From pretend towns to tinkering and sensory play, every visit is uniquely theirs.
Our Town
Explore Galveston—kid style.
Climb aboard a kid-sized fishing boat, open your own pizza shop, or rescue sea turtles in the animal clinic.
Tinker Workshop
Big ideas start with tiny tools.
Build, invent, and explore using real tools and recycled materials in a safe space made for curious creators.
Room to Grow
Soft play for early learners.
A sensory-rich space where our youngest explorers can crawl, climb, explore, or take a quiet moment to reset.
"We absolutely love the Galveston Children’s Museum!"
It’s a place where my son can be hands-on, explore, learn, and let his imagination run wild.
Every visit turns into hours of fun and discovery.
In my 4-year-old’s own words, 'Let’s go to the Children’s Museum because it’s the most fun place!'"
Mallory Harper, Mom
What Families Are Saying...
"A unique children’s museum..."
“The set-up in the basement of Moody Mansion gives a vintage unique touch… There’s a tinkering area where the kids can explore and create, an outdoor area to explore with water, big building blocks, an art area...even a bearded dragon. Great museum!”
Mar Klimowicz
"So much fun...your kids won't want to leave!"
“One of the best places for kids on the island. My kids ages 7 and 9 still beg to go constantly. There's so much to do...it's like a giant playground for learning. It's so much fun, that they don’t realize they are learning cool new stuff. Your kids will not want to leave!”
K. Temple
"From ages 2 to 9, everyone had a blast!"
"We've been visiting Moody Mansion for 3 years now. From ages 2 to 9 years old, everyone always has a blast! There are so many activities, and the employees are super kind and always helpful. Such a beautiful mansion to visit and play in the outdoor areas also."
TirzahJoy McDaniel
Your Support Builds Brighter Futures
We rely on community support to keep the museum affordable, engaging, and inclusive.
Here's how you can help:
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Sponsor a program or event
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Volunteer your time or talent
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Donate to keep the museum accessible
To sponsor, please contact us.
Safe. Stimulating. Staffed by Experts.
Since 2013, we’ve welcomed hundreds of children through our doors—offering hands-on exhibits and programs that support brain development and social growth.