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Galveston Historical Foundation
1892 Bishop's Palace

1892 Bishop’s Palace

Get Tickets1402 Broadway | 409-762-2475
Self-guided Tours Daily from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
(Last ticket sold at 4 p.m. Please arrive by 4 p.m. to allow ample time for tours before closing.)
Admission: Adult – $15 | Youth (6-18) – $12 | Children (5 & Under) – Free

Tour the 1895 Moody Mansion and the 1892 Bishop’s Palace together by purchasing a “Broadway Beauties” package at checkout!

PLEASE NOTE: The 1892 Bishop’s Palace will be closed on March 31 (Easter Sunday), November 1-2 (Lone Star Rally), November 19, November 28 (Thanksgiving), December 6-7 & 9 (Dickens on The Strand), and December 24-25 (Christmas). 

NEWS AND EVENTS

NEW YEAR’S DAY OPEN HOUSE

On January 1st, GHF celebrates the New Year at Bishop’s Palace with free admission from 1 pm-3 pm. Complimentary champagne will be served to attendees.

BASEMENT TO ATTIC TOURS

Experience a rare look inside the National Historic Landmark that is typically off-limits, including a stop in Mrs. Gresham’s studio, a third-floor view to a one-of-a-kind look at the gulf! CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS

Bishop's Palace Basement to Attic Tours

ABOUT THE 1892 BISHOP’S PALACE

The 1892 Bishop’s Palace (a.k.a. Gresham House) is a contributing building in the East End Historic District, a National Historic Landmark. The house is listed in the National Register of Historic Places at the national level of significance in the area of architecture. Architectural historians list the Bishop’s Palace as one of the most significant of Victorian residences in the country.

The 1892 Bishop’s Palace and Galveston Historical Foundation offer teachers and students a large variety of TEKS aligned field trips focusing on history, math, and science. For more information, call us at 409-762-2475.

Bishop’s Palace also makes a fine setting for wedding photography by arrangement. Bishop’s Palace is not available for wedding and private event rentals. For rental information, call (409) 765-3402, or email Lauraleigh Gourley.

ACCESSIBILITY

Galveston Historical Foundation is committed to making our programs and historic sites special needs accessible. However, at this time, Bishop’s Palace does not have a ramp for wheelchairs or walkers and is not fully accessible to those with physical disabilities. We can provide an audio tour with photographs and a written transcript of the tour. If you have special needs contact 409-762-2475 or 409-765-3410 or send an email in advance to your visit to make arrangements.

Bishop’s Palace is a privately owned and operated historic site listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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