The permanent collection of the Moody Mansion and Museum consists of both archival documents and objects which relate specifically to the history and material culture of the Moody family and more broadly to the polictical, economic, social, and cultural history of Galveston and Texas. Thearchival holdings contain approximately 1500 cubic feet of business and personal correspondence, polictical materials, books, trade catalogs, greeting cards, periodicals, as well as about 10,000 photographic items. The archival materials date from the family's early roots in Virginia in the 1790's through Mrs. Mary Moody Northern's death in 1986. The museum has also acquired a reference library of approximately 1500 volumes. The museum holds an extensive object collection, as well consisting of furniture, costume and texitles, china, silver, household goods, jewelry, automobiles, and objects obtained through the family's travels. The object collection dates from the mid 19th century through 1986, with a concentration in early 20th century aritfacts, as 1900 was the year the Moody family moved into the house.

About 1,500 cubic feet of Moody papers, 1790-1986. Business and personal correspondence; political materials; trade catalogues 1915-1986; 17,000 greeting cards; 10,000 photographs. Collections are available for qualified researchers/scholars approved by Archivist and Director.

Small exhibits, docent program, guided tours; teacher packets and orientation, brochures, annual Halloween Party.