Things to do in Galveston with kids
2 attractions in Galveston • Updated May 2026
The best things to do in Galveston with kids, all in one place. Galveston is home to Moody Gardens and a stack of aquariums for families, plus easy day trips across Texas. Below are 2 family things to do in Galveston with addresses, ticket info and age suitability. Use the search to find a specific name or filter by category.
Published May 2026. Editorial oversight by James Morgan. AI-assisted, human-edited. Our editorial standards
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Planning a family day out in Galveston
We currently cover two places to take the kids in Galveston, Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Moody Gardens. Ride roller coasters and a Ferris wheel that hang right out over the Gulf of Mexico.
Walk through a rainforest pyramid and an aquarium pyramid at one Galveston Island destination.
Admission to Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier starts at $30.99 per person. Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier is pitched at all ages, with specific rides having height requirements. Moody Gardens is pitched at all ages.
2 attractions in Galveston
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