Galveston, Texas
Historic House
The Moody Mansion opened to the public in April of 1991 following an extensive eight-year restoration and museum development project. The museum was created in response to the wishes of Mary Moody Northen, the last family member to reside in the house. Although Mrs. Northen's will dictated that the Moody family home become a museum following her death, it did not specify the type of museum. The Board of Directors of Mary Moody Northen, Inc., determined that the museum development project would focus on creating a historic house museum. In accordance with Mrs.