Welcome to Moody Gardens Hotel, Attractions & Golf Course

Welcome to Moody Gardens Hotel, Attractions & Golf Course

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Moody Gardens invites you to escape into a world of enchantment and exploration. Nestled on the beautiful Galveston Island in Texas, Moody Gardens is not just a premier destination for entertainment, it is a public, non-profit educational destination that aims to utilize in the advancement of rehabilitation, conservation, recreation, and research.

Moody Gardens Hotel and Attractions
Enjoy 40 Days of Holiday Attractions, Food & Fun at Holiday in the Gardens

NOW ON SALE: 40 Days of Holiday attractions, food, fun and vacation time await! Experience the enchantment of the season featuring the Festival of Lights, ICE LAND Ice Sculptures, ice skating, holiday 3D films, Rudolph 4D Experience, an Arctic Slide, train rides, evening cruises, Holiday Fantasy - a Live Show Spectacular, three New Year's events and so much more! The Moody Gardens Hotel has a wide range of hotel packages with the discounts for you to plan ahead and save now!

Yoga Retreat at Moody Gardens featuring instruction and author Doug Keller
Doing, Learning, and Loving Yoga: October 25 - 27
Enjoy a Retreat Weekend at the Moody Gardens Hotel, led by Renowned Instructor and Author Doug Keller

Grab your flip flops and sunglasses and join us for a fun-filled, splashy season! Palm Beach awaits with palm trees, a private beach with white sand, lazy river, tower slides, delicious food and drinks at the Shoreline Grill and and more. You can book your own cabana and hotel packages that include this for a great island getaway. Mark your calendar as Beats on the Beach will return with live music and fireworks on Saturday nights starting June 15!

Yoga enthusiasts are invited to enjoy a weekend retreat led by Keller and hosted at Moody Gardens October 25-27. Participants will enjoy a weekend of tranquility while being surrounded by 242 acres of lush gardens, accommodations, dining, and activities, for a transformative retreat weekend.
This fall tradition blends deep learning with refreshing yoga practice, focusing on different body areas in each session. Keller provides insights into body mechanics, addressing common challenges and enhancing yoga practice with practical techniques.

Very Unforgettable Penguin V.U.P. holiday package with the image of a cute, wide-eyed penguin sporting a V.U.P. access badge around its neck.
Very Unforgettable Penguin (V.U.P.) Holiday Package

The V.U.P. package includes a room for one night, a public Penguin Encounter at 3pm, four two-day passes to ICE LAND Ice Sculptures, Festival of Lights with ice skating, 3D & 4D Theaters, Colonel Paddlewheel Boat, Arctic Slide; Aquarium, Discovery and Rainforest Pyramids.  Available dates November 28-30; December 6-7, 13-14, 20-29, and January 1, 2025. Package is pre-paid, nonrefundable and must be reserved 24 hours prior to the 3pm Penguin Encounter.  

Dr. Dante Fenolio, an amphibian conservation biologist from the San Antonio Zoo chats with a young fan at a Moody Gardens Member event for Cephalopods 2D: Aliens of the Deep premier at the 3D Theater.
Become a Moody Gardens Member to help support conservation efforts.

Explore our three membership tiers, offering everything from seasonal to year-round access to Moody Gardens' permanent attractions like the Aquarium, Discovery, and Rainforest Pyramids. Plus, enjoy seasonal favorites like Palm Beach and ICELAND! Your membership not only provides endless adventure but also supports Moody Gardens' mission to educate utilizing nature in the advancement of rehabilitation, conservation, recreation, and research.  Click the "Learn More" button below to discover the benefits and find the perfect membership for you!

BODY WORLDS RX Prescriptions for Healthy Living May 18 to January 12, 2025 at the Moody Gardens Discovery Museum
BODY WORLDS RX: Prescriptions for Healthy Living
Now Open at the Discovery Museum

BODY WORLDS RX: Prescriptions for Healthy Living offers visitors the unique opportunity to dive deep and explore the intricate biology and physiology of human health and the dramatic effects of disease through a journey into the human body. The exhibit features real human specimens preserved through Plastination, a technique that removes fluids from the body and replaces them with hardened plastics. From organs to muscles to the nervous system and skeletal structures, BODY WORLDS RX gives an unprecedented look inside the world's most sophisticated mechanism: the human body.

Two Gentoo penguins hanging out inside the Aquarium Pyramid penguin exhibit
Best Deal:  Save on a Value Pass to Our Attractions ($85) | Save More with a Family Value Pass for 5 People ($275)

Enjoy the Aquarium Pyramid; Rainforest Pyramid;  Body Worlds RX Exhibit; MG3D Theater; 4D Theater; 20,000 Leagues Interactive Adventure; and Colonel Paddlewheel Boat and Palm Beach (see Palm Beach schedule) for a fulfilled day the whole family will enjoy.

A woman relaxes in a bubble bath with two lit candles on a ledge behind her head. Her head is wrapped in a towel and her eyes are closed and looks as if she is in meditation.
The Spa at Moody Gardens announces New! Serene Seven, Your Daily Escape to Bliss Spa and Salon Specials

Unwind and recharge with Moody Gardens' Serene Seven Spa and Salon specials! Enjoy exclusive spa and salon daily offers that pamper your body and soothe your soul, all season long. From massages to facials and manicures, every day is a new chance to indulge in self-care.  Book your appointment today and feel the difference of daily bliss!

The Colonel's Costume & Cocktail Cruise across Offatts Bayou on Halloween night!
Colonel’s Costume and Cocktail Cruise
Sat, October 26, 2024

Join us for a Spooky Sail across Offatts Bayou that's sure to be a howling good time! Show off your best Monster Mash on the dance floor with music by Galveston's Party Machine DJs. Costumes not required, but you don't want to miss out on the Costume Contest and prizes! Beverages and snacks available for purchase at the bar.

Emilio Moro Bodegas Wine Dinner Text superimposed over a room filled with wine casks
Reserve Your Spot: Exclusive Emilio Moro Bodegas Wine Dinner
November 20, 2024, 6:30 pm

Indulge in an unforgettable evening at Shearn's Fine Dining Restaurant with an exclusive wine dinner experience. Savor a meticulously crafted five-course meal, perfectly paired with a selection of Emilio Moro Bodegas wines. With over a century of winemaking tradition, the Moro family has cultivated a legacy of passion and expertise. Each sip embodies their deep connection to the land and dedication to the craft, making every glass a true celebration of heritage and flavor.

Learn Wild! Home School Program
Announces Learn Wild! Science Days

Join us at Moody Gardens for our monthly Learn Wild Home School program! Perfect for all grade levels, each 3-hour session offers a unique educational experience with featured attractions, animal presentations, documentary films, and hands-on activities led by our Educators.
New! Wild Science Days! These 4-hour STEM-focused programs offer hands-on learning in an interactive classroom setting. Space is limited; registration required.


Your Stay; Relaxing & Refreshing

Stay at Moody Gardens Hotel and enjoy nearby attractions like the Moody Gardens Attractions and Moody Gardens Golf Course.

Discover the World:
So much to explore at our attractions.

Experience the Rainforests of the World, Journey to New Depths in the newly renovated Aquarium Pyramid, Explore new worlds in the MG 3D and 4D Special Effects Theater, dive deep in 20,000 Leagues: An Interactive Adventure and more.

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