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1892 Bishop’s Palace
Hours and Admissions
Guided Tours every hour:
- Summer Hours: Memorial Day through Labor Day
- Monday - Saturday: 11am - 4pm
Sunday: 12pm - 4pm
Adults $10 ($2 is donated to Save America's Treasures to restore the roof.)
- Students (6 through18) $7;
- Children 5 and under, free.
- Adult prearranged group tours [20 or more people] $7.00 per person
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- For ticket and tour information, call 409-762-2475.
From Basement to Attic: A Behind The Scenes Look at the 1892 Bishop's Palace
- As a VIP, you will have the unique opportunity to tour Galveston Island's masterpiece, the imposing 1892 Bishop's Palace literally from bottom to top. Colonel Walter and Josephine Gresham commissioned Nicholas Clayton, Galveston's premier architect, to design and build what is arguably the finest of the 'Broadway beauties.' Guests will view areas, not normally open to the public, of this grand structure named the 14th most important Victorian building in America by the American Institute of Architects.
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Approximate time: 2 hours, beginning at 4 p.m. (Limited to 24 per tour)
Bishop's Palace, 1402 Broadway
$30 per person.
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Must be able to negotiate stairs. Proper footwear required. No flip flops please, and all sandals must have straps.
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Tour dates are May 29, June 5, June 12, June 19, June 26, July 3, July 10, July 17, July 24, July 31, August 7, August 14, August 21, August 28, September 4, September 18, October 16, November 20, and December 18. Reservations are highly recommended and can be made by calling 409-762-2475.
Private Tours
- Immerse yourself in history and support the Galveston Historical Foundation. Private Tours of Bishop’s Palace are designed to provide an in-depth, detailed look at the house, Gresham family history, unique artifacts and more. An expert guide will take you through the house and will tailor the tour based on your interests.
- Regular Private Tour
- $50 per person
- Reservations must be made one week in advance
- Limit 6
- Private Behind the Scenes Tours
- $80 per person
- Reservations must be made one week in advance
- Limit 6
- Reservations for private tours, call 409-762-2475.
The Bishop’s Palace is not yet wheelchair accessible.
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