1402 Broadway
Galveston, TX
77550
The Bishop’s Palace (a.k.a. Gresham House) is a contributing building in the East End District and a National Historic Landmark. Bishop’s Palace is recognized as one of America’s finest examples of Victorian exuberance and Gilded Age extravagance and is listed by the U.S. Department of the Interior as a National Historic Landmark. Bishop’s Palace is located at 1402 Broadway at Ave. J.
Available Daily (11am-5pm): Bishop’s Palace Audio Tours – Powered by Acoustiguide, this Audio Tour allows visitors to see historical images not seen by previous tours on a handheld high-resolution screen. Tickets are $6-$11.
December 14th (5pm, 6:30pm), December 15th (4pm), December 21st (5pm, 6:30pm), December 22nd (4pm): Christmas Tours of Bishop’s Palace – Step into the 1892 Bishop’s Palace for this special tour highlighting the National Historic Landmark’s holiday decorations! Featuring six Christmas trees, live greenery, Poinsettias and more, this tour will let you learn about the house and Victorian holiday traditions. Complimentary champagne will be served and photography is allowed. Tickets are $30. These tours sell out fast.
