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One Hope Boulevard

Galveston, TX 77554

Phone: 409-744-4673

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Family Friendly Attractions & Events

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*Hours, prices, show times and attraction availability are subject to change without notice.
 

Weekly Attraction Schedule

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Events Calendar

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May 27 – August 20

Palm Beach Open Daily
9 a.m.- 7 p.m.

The Moody Gardens summer hot spot – and private beach – will open daily for the season with the opportunity to sink your feet in our soft white sandy beaches or cool off in our 650-foot lazy river, wave pool, or two 18-foot tall tower slides or lounge beneath palm trees. Other attractions include the Aquarium Adventure play area or interactive water games. The splash pad automated aquatic water feature offers interactive dump buckets, spray arches, and fountains for a day of fun at the beach. You can also rent a cabana or lounger for maximum relaxation.

May 29 – June 2, 2023
Pyramid Kids Summer Camps
9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Explore our attractions, partake in science experiments and crafts, play games, and have a blast with our camp counselors learning about the oceans and rainforests of the world.

June 5 – 7, 2023
Junior Golf Camps
Moody Gardens Golf Course

Learn the fundamentals of the golf swing, golf rules, and course etiquette! Practice hitting balls on the range, chipping, and putting. Learn more and sign up at, https://www.moodygardens.com/golf/.

June 10, 2023
Boarding at 6 p.m., Cruise at 7 p.m.
Dinner Cruise on the Colonel Paddlewheel Boat

Enjoy beautiful views of Offatts Bayou, plus a dinner buffet and cash bar with dinner cruises aboard the Colonel Paddlewheel Boat. This cruise features an Aloha Buffet.

June 12 – 16, 2023
Pyramid Kids Summer Camps
9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Explore our attractions, partake in science experiments and crafts, play games, and have a blast with our camp counselors learning about the oceans and rainforests of the world.

June 17, 2023
Beats on the Beach at Palm Beach

Join the fun at Palm Beach from 6 – 9 p.m. as Moody Gardens brings your favorite music to Galveston’s only white sand beach. The family-friendly event is great for all ages giving guests the opportunity to get up and dance or relax along the Lazy River with a wonderful gulf breeze and beautiful water view. The Shoreline Grill is open with a great menu and cocktails from the bar. Individual admission tickets are available or it is included with a Value Pass.

June 17, 2023
Free Fireworks Every Saturday Night

Celebrate summertime with free fireworks every Saturday night from June 17 – August 5 at 9:15 p.m. The Moody Gardens pyramids are the perfect backdrop for all ages to enjoy.

June 18 - 19, 2023
Juneteenth: The Galveston Story
Playing at the MG 3D Theater | 12:55 p.m., 3:50 p.m., 5:55 p.m.

This documentary film features stories about Juneteenth as told by prominent Galveston County community members and family members of the people who were there in 1865. Galveston is the birthplace of Juneteenth. Learn some of the stories before, on, and after June 19, 1865. To learn more visit, https://www.moodygardens.com/attractions/3d_4d_theaters/3d_schedule/.

June 24, 2023
Boarding at 6 p.m., Cruise at 7 p.m.
Dinner Cruise on the Colonel Paddlewheel Boat

Enjoy beautiful views of Offatts Bayou, plus a dinner buffet and cash bar with dinner cruises aboard the Colonel Paddlewheel Boat. This cruise features a French Buffet.

June 24, 2023
Beats on the Beach at Palm Beach

Join the fun at Palm Beach from 6 – 9 p.m. as Moody Gardens brings your favorite music to Galveston’s only white sand beach. The family-friendly event is great for all ages giving guests the opportunity to get up and dance or relax along the Lazy River with a wonderful gulf breeze and beautiful water view. The Shoreline Grill is open with a great menu and cocktails from the bar. Individual admission tickets are available or it is included with a Value Pass.

June 24, 2023
Free Fireworks Every Saturday Night

Celebrate summertime with free fireworks every Saturday night from June 17 – August 5 at 9:15 p.m. The Moody Gardens pyramids are the perfect backdrop for all ages to enjoy.

June 26 – 30, 2023
Pyramid Kids Summer Camps
9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Explore our attractions, partake in science experiments and crafts, play games, and have a blast with our camp counselors learning about the oceans and rainforests of the world.

July 1, 2023
Beats on the Beach at Palm Beach

Join the fun at Palm Beach from 6 – 9 p.m. as Moody Gardens brings your favorite music to Galveston’s only white sand beach. The family-friendly event is great for all ages giving guests the opportunity to get up and dance or relax along the Lazy River with a wonderful gulf breeze and beautiful water view. The Shoreline Grill is open with a great menu and cocktails from the bar. Individual admission tickets are available or it is included with a Value Pass.

July 1, 2023
Free Fireworks Every Saturday Night

Celebrate summertime with free fireworks every Saturday night from June 17 – August 5 at 9:15 p.m. The Moody Gardens pyramids are the perfect backdrop for all ages to enjoy.

July 8, 2023
Boarding at 6 p.m., Cruise at 7 p.m.
Dinner Cruise on the Colonel Paddlewheel Boat

Enjoy beautiful views of Offatts Bayou, plus a dinner buffet and cash bar with dinner cruises aboard the Colonel Paddlewheel Boat. This cruise features a Louisiana Bayou Buffet.

July 8, 2023
Beats on the Beach at Palm Beach

Join the fun at Palm Beach from 6 – 9 p.m. as Moody Gardens brings your favorite music to Galveston’s only white sand beach. The family-friendly event is great for all ages giving guests the opportunity to get up and dance or relax along the Lazy River with a wonderful gulf breeze and beautiful water view. The Shoreline Grill is open with a great menu and cocktails from the bar. Individual admission tickets are available or it is included with a Value Pass.

July 10 – 14, 2023
Pyramid Kids Summer Camps
9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Explore our attractions, partake in science experiments and crafts, play games, and have a blast with our camp counselors learning about the oceans and rainforests of the world.

July 15, 2023
Beats on the Beach at Palm Beach

Join the fun at Palm Beach from 6 – 9 p.m. as Moody Gardens brings your favorite music to Galveston’s only white sand beach. The family-friendly event is great for all ages giving guests the opportunity to get up and dance or relax along the Lazy River with a wonderful gulf breeze and beautiful water view. The Shoreline Grill is open with a great menu and cocktails from the bar. Individual admission tickets are available or it is included with a Value Pass.

July 15, 2023
Free Fireworks Every Saturday Night

Celebrate summertime with free fireworks every Saturday night from June 17 – August 5 at 9:15 p.m. The Moody Gardens pyramids are the perfect backdrop for all ages to enjoy.

July 22, 2023
Boarding at 6 p.m., Cruise at 7 p.m.
Dinner Cruise on the Colonel Paddlewheel Boat

Enjoy beautiful views of Offatts Bayou, plus a dinner buffet and cash bar with dinner cruises aboard the Colonel Paddlewheel Boat. This cruise features a Tex-Mex Buffet.

July 22, 2023
Beats on the Beach at Palm Beach

Join the fun at Palm Beach from 6 – 9 p.m. as Moody Gardens brings your favorite music to Galveston’s only white sand beach. The family-friendly event is great for all ages giving guests the opportunity to get up and dance or relax along the Lazy River with a wonderful gulf breeze and beautiful water view. The Shoreline Grill is open with a great menu and cocktails from the bar. Individual admission tickets are available or it is included with a Value Pass.

July 22, 2023
Free Fireworks Every Saturday Night

Celebrate summertime with free fireworks every Saturday night from June 17 – August 5 at 9:15 p.m. The Moody Gardens pyramids are the perfect backdrop for all ages to enjoy.

July 24 – 28, 2023
Pyramid Kids Summer Camps
9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Explore our attractions, partake in science experiments and crafts, play games, and have a blast with our camp counselors learning about the oceans and rainforests of the world.

July 29, 2023
Beats on the Beach at Palm Beach

Join the fun at Palm Beach from 6 – 9 p.m. as Moody Gardens brings your favorite music to Galveston’s only white sand beach. The family-friendly event is great for all ages giving guests the opportunity to get up and dance or relax along the Lazy River with a wonderful gulf breeze and beautiful water view. The Shoreline Grill is open with a great menu and cocktails from the bar. Individual admission tickets are available or it is included with a Value Pass.

August 5, 2023
Boarding at 6 p.m., Cruise at 7 p.m.
Dinner Cruise on the Colonel Paddlewheel Boat

Enjoy beautiful views of Offatts Bayou, plus a dinner buffet and cash bar with dinner cruises aboard the Colonel Paddlewheel Boat. This cruise features an Aloha Buffet.

August 5, 2023
Beats on the Beach at Palm Beach

Join the fun at Palm Beach from 6 – 9 p.m. as Moody Gardens brings your favorite music to Galveston’s only white sand beach. The family-friendly event is great for all ages giving guests the opportunity to get up and dance or relax along the Lazy River with a wonderful gulf breeze and beautiful water view. The Shoreline Grill is open with a great menu and cocktails from the bar. Individual admission tickets are available or it is included with a Value Pass.

August 5, 2023
Free Fireworks Every Saturday Night

Celebrate summertime with free fireworks every Saturday night from June 17 – August 5 at 9:15 p.m. The Moody Gardens pyramids are the perfect backdrop for all ages to enjoy.

August 7 – 11, 2023
Pyramid Kids Summer Camps
9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Explore our attractions, partake in science experiments and crafts, play games, and have a blast with our camp counselors learning about the oceans and rainforests of the world.

August 11 – 13, 2023
Moody Gardens Air, Car and Boat Show

A big weekend that will thrill visitors by land, and air. Daytime and evening performances will loop, roll and scream through the air with this unique air show, a splashy and spectacular Boat Show will showcase an array of boats and, it’s a car lover’s dream at the Moody Gardens Convention Center as the hall is filled with rows of classic vehicles and the stories that accompany them. Learn more at https://www.moodygardens.com/air-car-boat-show/.

August 26 – September 24, 2023
Palm Beach open weekends only – limited attractions
9 a.m.- 7 p.m.

The Moody Gardens summer hot spot – and private beach – will open for the season with the opportunity to sink your feet in our soft white sandy beaches or cool off in our 650-foot lazy river, wave pool, or two 18-foot tall tower slides or lounge beneath palm trees. Other attractions include the Aquarium Adventure play area or interactive water games. The splash pad automated aquatic water feature offers interactive dump buckets, spray arches, and fountains for a day of fun at the beach. You can also rent a cabana or lounger for maximum relaxation.

August 19, 2023
Boarding at 6 p.m., Cruise at 7 p.m.
Dinner Cruise on the Colonel Paddlewheel Boat

Enjoy beautiful views of Offatts Bayou, plus a dinner buffet and cash bar with dinner cruises aboard the Colonel Paddlewheel Boat. This cruise features a French Buffet.

August 25 – 27, 2023
Island Rideout and Bike Expo

Moody Gardens transforms into a bicycle enthusiast’s dream. A Rideout on beautiful Galveston Island is the main event paired up with a Bike Expo featuring the latest gear and presentations by pros, a party at Palm Beach with Fireworks and Breakfast with the pros are a few of the events begin held here at Moody Gardens. More information, tickets, and hotel packages coming soon!

September 1 – 3, 2023
Galveston Wine Festival

Cheers to a wonderful weekend of wine, food, live entertainment, fireworks and fun on Galveston Island. This event features a Seven on Seven Seafood Extravaganza with food and wine from seven chefs and seven regions. An Evening with the Penguins Grand Tasting at Aquarium Pyramid takes you on a delightful tour through the world’s vineyards known for bountiful and superb wine sampling as creative chefs provide the most delectable small bite pairings and artwork created by the Moody Gardens penguins. True wine connoisseurs will appreciate the Premium Tasting is an exclusive event featuring the finest wines and spirits and savory small bites. A Freedom Stories Bourbon Tasting is a salute to the military with a special speakers list of honorary vet speakers sharing stories. Join other wine lovers and their families to participate in the Champagne 5K Run as a part of the weekend of island fun. 

September 2, 2023
Boarding at 6 p.m., Cruise at 7 p.m.
Dinner Cruise on the Colonel Paddlewheel Boat

Enjoy beautiful views of Offatts Bayou, plus a dinner buffet and cash bar with dinner cruises aboard the Colonel Paddlewheel Boat. This cruise features a Colonel’s BBQ Buffet.

September 14, 2023
Art in the Gardens

10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Local school groups can discover their inner artist with this free event that gives children and youth with disabilities from Galveston and Harris counties a chance to be creative in a safe and fun environment while allowing them to explore interactive art stations and live entertainment in the gardens.

September 16, 2023
Boarding at 6 p.m., Cruise at 7 p.m.
Dinner Cruise on the Colonel Paddlewheel Boat

Enjoy beautiful views of Offatts Bayou, plus a dinner buffet and cash bar with dinner cruises aboard the Colonel Paddlewheel Boat. This cruise features a Tex-Mex Buffet.

September 30, 2023
Adaptive Water Sports Festival

9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Working with Turning Point Gulf Coast, Texas Adaptive Aquatics, Veterans Adventure and other local organizations, this free event allows participants to experience several water sports, including water skiing, sailing and Paralympic kayaking, with the assistance of special equipment and instructors. For more information, be sure to visit moodygardens.org.

September 30, 2023
Boarding at 6 p.m., Cruise at 7 p.m.
Dinner Cruise on the Colonel Paddlewheel Boat

Enjoy beautiful views of Offatts Bayou, plus a dinner buffet and cash bar with dinner cruises aboard the Colonel Paddlewheel Boat. This cruise features a Louisiana Bayou Buffet.

November 18, 2023 – January 6, 2023
Holiday in the Gardens

As Moody Gardens transforms into Holiday in the Gardens, it has become a holiday tradition as families throughout the region are offered a very diverse range of attractions to complement ICE LAND. Festival of Lights is a mile-long walking trail decked with two million lights and filled with sound-enhanced lighted and animated displays themed to everyone’s favorite holiday music and spectacular views of Galveston Bay. Guests will also enjoy an outdoor ice rink, Arctic Slide, a holiday buffet, and train rides. Guests can also enjoy holiday 3D and 4D films. The Moody Gardens Hotel will feature an exciting new holiday show and the New Year’s Palooza Family Celebration. Special Hotel Packages are available with the holiday attractions and events.

November 23, 2023
Thanksgiving Buffet
The Garden Restaurant
11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Enjoy a Holiday meal with your family and leave the cooking and tidying up to us. Visit www.moodygardens.org for menus and reservation information.

December 2023 – Dates coming soon!
Breakfast with Santa

Moody Gardens Hotel

Leading up to Christmas, be entertained with Breakfast with Santa! Indulge in breakfast favorites like waffles, eggs, and bacon. Take a memorable photo before the jolly man sets off to deliver presents all around the world!

December 24, 2023
Christmas Eve Buffet
The Garden Restaurant
4 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Enjoy a delicious dinner buffet and the Garden Restaurant located inside of the Visitors Center. The buffet will feature an assortment of salads, Seafood Pasta, Chicken Cordon Bleu, several sides and Chef’s dessert of the night. For more information call 409-683-4238 or visit www.moodygardens.org for menus and booking.

December 25, 2023
Christmas Day Brunch
Moody Gardens Hotel
11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Enjoy a Holiday meal with your family and leave the cooking and tidying up to us. Visit www.moodygardens.org for menus and reservation information.

December 25, 2023
Christmas Day Buffet
The Garden Restaurant
11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Enjoy a Holiday meal with your family and leave the cooking and tidying up to us. Visit www.moodygardens.org for menus and reservation information.

December 31, 2023
New Year Palooza
Moody Gardens Hotel

Ring in the New Year at the Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center. The evening will begin with light bites followed by dinner with a spectacular Holiday Show, a walk through the Festival of Lights trail and plenty of games and activities. Stay up with us to countdown to the new year and watch our very own take on the New Year’s Eve Ball Drop.

Aquarium Pyramid

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Penguins

Explore The Oceans' Depths In The Gulf Of Mexico, South Atlantic, North Pacific, South Pacific And Caribbean

Dive into the oceans of the world to visit to one of the largest aquariums in the Southwest. This 1.5-million-gallon aquarium is teeming with creatures from tuxedo-clad penguins, to seals, sharks, an amazing Jellyfish Gallery and thousands of tropical fish and more with new and interactive opportunities all along the way.

A fun and awe-inspiring experience is wonderfully complemented with conservation messages that underscore the vital importance of the oceans. New exhibits not only inspire visitor interest and empathy, but also connect them to specific ocean habitats. Each ocean exhibit highlights different marine sanctuaries and different aspects of our relationship to the seas. 

Animal Encounters

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Penguin Experience

Go behind the scenes with our team, where you can get up close and learn more about these amazing animals:

  • Penguin Encounters
  • River Otter Encounters - Currently not available

Moody Gardens Coral Reef Lab

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Coral Reef Lab

Aquarium Pyramid’s new Coral Reef Lab addresses critical environmental crisis on Florida reef tract

Donate now to help save Coral Reefs

Even when you buy tickets to Moody Gardens you are helping with ocean conservation and other causes!

Moody Gardens Coral Reef Lab

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Be a Reefer

Aquarium Pyramid’s New Coral Reef Lab Addresses Critical Environmental Crisis On Florida Reef Tract

Donate now to help save Coral Reefs

Even when you buy tickets to Moody Gardens you are helping with ocean conservation and other causes!

An international effort is underway to increase awareness and combat a disease that is rapidly killing the Florida Reef Tract, the third largest coral reef system in the world. 

The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), selected Moody Gardens to participate in this vital project to help save corals native to the Florida Reef Tract as one of 60 institutions from 21 states and Canada.

“We are excited and honored to be selected as one of the institutions that are being entrusted with the care of these corals,” said Greg Whittaker, Moody Gardens Animal Husbandry Manager.

In 2014, an unidentified coral tissue loss disease was first observed in Miami-Dad County and quickly spread throughout the north areas of the Florida Reef Tract. The disease outbreak continued to persistently spread south of Miami through the Upper and Middle Keys, reaching the Lower Keys by April 2018.

In response to the disease the Florida Wildlife Commission (FWC), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (FKNMS), and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) have formed the Florida Coral Rescue Team to execute the Florida Coral Rescue Plan to save what is left of Florida’s healthy coral stocks. Part of that plan includes the Rescue Team reaching out to institutions to house and maintain corals for gene banking and propagation for potential future restoration activities.

The Rescue Plans has two primary goals: prevent ecological extinction of the most susceptible species along the Florida Reef Tract, and maintain as much genetic diversity as possible among approximately 25 species of coral.

“Corals are animals and are highly impacted by their environment. Through this effort we are helping nature respond to a crisis and recover to once again become a healthy ecosystem,” Whittaker said.

The Aquarium Pyramid received 250 pieces of live aquacultured rock in preparation for the live corals for the exhibit. Aquacultured rock is rock used to season coral aquariums and prepare them for holding local corals. The coral entrusted to us and we've acclimated it to its temporary home here.

“We are looking forward to being able to educate our guests about the diversity of Florida’s coral reefs and the importance of maintaining a healthy ecosystem for them to thrive,” Whittaker said, adding that this project fits in perfectly with the cornerstones of Moody Gardens’ mission of conservation, education, rehabilitation and research.

Rainforest Pyramid

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Saki Monkey

Experience a breathtaking tribute to the world’s vanishing rainforests and their inhabitants.

Visit the rainforests of Asia, Africa and the Americas in a rare, up-close and interactive experience with endangered plants and animals ranging from Giant Amazon River Otters to Saki Monkeys, sloths and an array of birds! As you enter through a tree-top canopy entrance, you'll visit the rainforests of Asia, Africa and the Americas in a rare, up-close and interactive adventure with over 1,700 exotic plants and endangered animals that range from Giant Amazon River Otters to an ocelot, Kmodo dragons and other reptiles. Saki monkeys, Cotton-top tamarins, and sloths roam freely while an array of birds fly between the trees as you walk the trails through the spacious enclosure! 

Discovery Museum

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Skulls

Open Now - Sharks In Depth 

Sharks In Depth, a new exhibit in the Discovery Museum, explores shark facts versus fiction, anatomy, and behavior through a series of hands-on activities. Visitors can learn how a shark survives without a swim bladder, how they sense prey through vibrations and smell, what currently threatens shark populations and more. The exhibit explores the mysterious and often misunderstood world of sharks, from where they live and what they eat, to how they are designed for their environments along with and safety tips for humans while in the ocean.

Open Now - Planet Earth: Deep Sea Adventures

The Planet Earth: Deep Sea Adventures exhibit comes to Galveston Island by way of the San Antonio Zoo. Dr.Dante Fenolio, San Antonio Zoo’s Vice President of Conservation and Research, has traveled the world and to the deepest depths, shedding light on rarely-seen wildlife to the general public. Planet Earth: Deep Sea Adventure takes us to the bottom of the ocean to a concealed habitat absent of light. This strange and fascinating world of complete darkness is not a solitary place – millions of life forms inhabit it. This exhibit brings these shadowy haunts into focus and shows us how life forms have adapted to lightless environments, including refinements of senses, the evolution of unique body parts, and illumination using “biological flashlights.”

3D & 4D Theaters

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Family in Theater

Immerse yourself with giant-screens, state-of-the-art surround sound and the largest screens in Texas.

MG 3D Theater

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Great White Shark 3D

Immerse yourself as this amazing giant-screen 4k 6-primary laser projection system, state-of-the-art surround sound and the largest screens in Texas provides one the best 3D viewing experiences in the world.

3D Info & Show Times

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Family in Theater

Enjoy any of the films below on the world's first giant-screen 4K 6-Primary Laser Projection System in the MG 3D Theater. Already featuring the largest screen in Texas and top-of-the-line surround sound system, this state-of-the-art 3D viewing experience gives guests the best viewing experience in the world.

 *Films and showtimes subject to change

Show Times:

Show Times:

May 27 - July 3

10:00A  | Secrets of the Sea 3D |  43 Mins 

10:50A | Great White Shark 3D |  23 Mins 

11:20A | Dinosaurs of Antarctica 3D |  23 Mins

12:00P  | Wild Africa 3D |  40 Mins 

12:55P  | Secrets of the Sea 3D |  43 Mins  

1:50P  | Great White Shark 3D |  23 Mins

2:25P  | Dinosaurs of Antarctica 3D |  23 Mins 

3:00P  | Wild Africa 3D |  40 Mins 

3:50P  | Secrets of the Sea 3D |  43 Mins 

4:45P  | Great White Sharks 3D |  23 Mins 

5:20P | Dinosaurs of Antarctica 3D |  23 Mins

5:55P  | Wild Africa 3D |  40 Mins 

6:50P | Dinosaurs of Antarctica 3D |  23 Mins

7:25P | Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania 3D |  2 Hr. 5 Mins

 

Show Times:

June 18 - 19

Special Viewing of Juneteenth: The Galveston Story

10:00A  | Secrets of the Sea 3D |  43 Mins 

10:50A | Great White Shark 3D |  23 Mins 

11:20A | Dinosaurs of Antarctica 3D |  23 Mins

12:00P  | Wild Africa 3D |  40 Mins 

12:55P  | Juneteenth The Galveston Story |  40 Mins  

2:25P  | Dinosaurs of Antarctica 3D |  23 Mins 

3:00P  | Wild Africa 3D |  40 Mins 

3:50P  | Juneteenth The Galveston Story |  40 Mins  

5:20P | Dinosaurs of Antarctica 3D |  23 Mins

5:55P  | Juneteenth The Galveston Story |  40 Mins  

7:25P | Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania 3D |  2 Hr. 5 Mins

 

4D Info & Show Times

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4D Theater

Shark: A 4D Experience

Come face to face with some of the world’s most strange and mysterious shark species. These extraordinarily intelligent underwater giants each exhibit unique behaviors to navigate their ever-changing environment. Explore the complex nature of these magnificent creatures’ survival instincts. 

Schedule: 

May 27 - August 19, 2023

3p - 8p  (Runs Continuously)

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Mowgli's 4D Jungle Adventure

Journey with Mowgli, a fearless boy raised by wolves, who unites a pack of unlikely allies – including a formidable black panther, a goofy sloth bear, a caring elephant and a ruthless tiger – to protect one of the jungle’s own from being captured by evil poachers.

Schedule: 

(This show lasts approx. 10 minutes)

May 27 - August 19, 2023

10a - 2:45p  (Runs Continuously)

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Audience Recognition Theater

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Audience Recognition Theater

20,000 Leagues: An Interactive Adventure

Captain Nemo and his famous Nautilus submarine are embarking on their next voyage and YOU will be a part of the crew! You'll help operate the ship, and choose which direction it travels as “Deep,” a robotically enhanced pufferfish leads the dive. He can — and will — have conversations with you to escort The Nautilus to a spectacular coral reef, ice caves in the Antarctic, an ancient lost city, undersea volcanos, and more!

Schedule:

May 27 - August 19, 2023

11:30a - 5:30p  |  Duration: 25 Mins 

Colonel Paddlewheel Boat

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Colonel Paddlewheel Boat

Enjoy beautiful views of Offatts Bayou, plus a dinner buffet and cash bar with dinner cruises aboard the Colonel Paddlewheel Boat.

Weekend Cruises

Call 409-683-4200 for sail times 

Live the high-life on an hour-long cruise aboard a replica of an 1800s paddlewheel boat. (Weather and wind permitting. Please call 409-683-4200 to check schedule status.)

Please note: boarding begins 30 mins prior to sail, gates closing 10 mins prior to sail.

Dinner Cruises

Pricing:

$90/adult
$75/child ages 4-12, senior 65 and older, and annual member 

Time: Boarding begins at 6 p.m., cruise from 7-9 p.m. 

Dates:

​June 10, 2023​ Aloha Buffet

​June 24, 2023​ French Buffet

July 8 2023 Louisiana Bayou Buffet

​July 22, 2023 ​Tex-Mex Buffet

​August 5, 2023 ​Aloha Buffet

​August 19, 2023​ French Buffet

​September 2, 2023 Colonel’s BBQ Buffet

​September 16, 2023​ Tex-Mex Buffet

​September 30, 2023​ Louisiana Bayou Buffet

Call 409-683-4203 or email gwisko@moodygardens.org for more information.

Groups & Events

Interested in hosting a group or event? The Colonel Paddlewheel Boat is the perfect setting with a wide array of menus for cocktail parties or full dinners. 

The Texas Room and The Galveston Room are available for private parties during our regularly scheduled cruises. Each climate-controlled room has a 144 sq. foot dance floor and bar facilities in addition to the bar on the Promenade Deck. Dining capacity for The Texas Room is 240 people and 200 people for The Galveston Room. A stereo music and sound system is installed throughout with microphones located in both rooms.

*Reservations are required in advance. Call 409-683-4558 to make reservations 

Please note: Moody Gardens reserves the right to cancel any program due to minimum enrollment, inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances.

Ropes Course & Zip Line

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Ropes Course

Open daily - weather permitting!

Challenge your agility, balance, and strength as you encounter the five-tier Sky Trail® Ropes Course, the tallest steel ropes course on the Gulf Coast or take it to a whole new level with a round trip on the zip line.

*Passes may not be purchased in advance for this weather-permitting attraction.

*Event Rental Available

Seasonal Attractions

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Palm Beach

Moody Gardens offers seasonal attractions in addition to the year-round attractions

Palm Beach

Open weekends only beginning May 6!
Open daily beginning May 27!

Bask in the sun, poolside, on Galveston's only white sand beach, relax in a Texas-sized spa or float on the Interactive River. Either way, you're in for an unforgettable day at the beach! 

  • Lazy River
  • Wave Pool
  • Tower Slides
  • Splashpad
  • Aquarium Adventure

Free Amenities - First Come, First Serve

  • Comfy beach chairs
  • Shady umbrellas
  • Restrooms and showers

Please note that coolers and outside food and drinks (except plastic bottled water not in a cooler) are not allowed inside Palm Beach. Palm Beach is a non-smoking venue. Proper swim attire is required. Limited supply of USCG approved life jackets are available for children. If you bring your own floatation device, it must be USCG approved.

Lockers

Stainless steel ambassador lockers are available in three sizes at the Palm Beach Gift Shop.

» Individual Lockers: $25 rental + $10 deposit
» Family Lockers: $35 rental + $10 deposit

Palm Beach Canopy Loungers, Beach Cabanas & Bamboo Lounge

Take your Palm Beach expererience to another level by relaxing in one of our Beach Cabanas or upgrade to a Bamboo Lounge!

Available:
Morning: Open - 1:45PM
Afternoon: 2:15PM - Close

Boardwalk Canopy Loungers

We have 5 canopy Loungers for you to choose from right in front Offatts Bayou.
$175 - $200
Amenities Include:

  • Admission for up to 4 people
  • 1 Canopy lounger, seats 4

*Please note: Cancellation or changes within 48 hours of chosen rental date are subject to fees.

 

Wave Pool Canopy Loungers

We have 3 canopy Loungers for you to choose from right in front of the Wave Pool.
$225 - $260
Amenities Include:

  • Admission for up to 4 people
  • 1 Canopy lounger, seats 4
  • USB Charging Station

*Please note: Cancellation or changes within 48 hours of chosen rental date are subject to fees.

 

Beach Cabanas

We have 12 beach cabanas for you to choose from on the back side of the lazy river by the hot tubs. 
$365 - $415
Amenities Include:

  • 6 beach chairs with leg rests
  • Cocktail table
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Electrical Outlet with USB Plugs

*Please note: Cancellation or changes within 48 hours of chosen rental date are subject to fees.

 

Bamboo Lounge

We have 3 Bamboo Lounge areas available along the lazy river:
$375 - $425
Amenities Include:

  • Admission for up to 6 people
  • Plush patio furniture
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Electrical Outlet with USB Plugs

*Please note: Cancellation or changes within 48 hours of chosen rental date are subject to fees.

The following Items are not permitted:

NO Weapons or Alcohol
NO Coolers larger than 12"L x 12"W x 12"H
NO Outside Food or Drinks (with the exception of bottled water, Baby Food/Formula)
NO Inflatable Devices (with the exception of USCG approved Personal Flotation Device)

All bags entering the property are subject to search.

*Hours, prices, show times and attraction availability are subject to change without notice.

Become a Member

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Enjoy Moody Gardens all year long! Your membership includes unlimited admission to most Moody Gardens attractions and other fantastic benefits.
It pays for itself in just two visits!

  • MG 3D Theater*
  • 4D Special FX Theater
  • Rainforest Pyramid
  • Aquarium Pyramid
  • Discovery Museum*
  • 20,000 Leagues:An Interactive Adventure
  • Colonel Paddlewheel Boat

*Special Attractions, Events or Featured Films may not be included in the membership

TRY IT AND BUY IT: Visited us recently? You have 30 days to apply your admission ticket purchase toward a membership in person or by phone at 409-683-4200. Please note this offer applies to tickets purchased for admission to attractions included in a membership and is limited to one ticket being put towards a membership per person. 

You're Also Helping to Support Conservation: Of course you'll enjoy the experiences and benefits, but you're also making a difference. As a member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), Moody Gardens works with other AZA partners to ensure the long-term survival of captive wildlife.
 

Member Discount Benefits:

  • Guests of Members receive 15% off any attraction ticket & Day Passes (Not valid with other coupons, discounts or special attractions or events)
  • 20% off in all Moody Gardens Gift Shops including Hotel
  • 15% off single services at the Moody Gardens Hotel Spa
  • 20% off at concessions, restaurants & Moody Brews (excludes alcohol and Shearn's Seafood and Prime Steaks)
  • Moody Gardens Hotel best available rate (excludes 3rd party booking, subject to availability & must show Active Member Card Upon Arrival)
  • Special pre-viewing of new films and exhibits (Member Events will require a conservation fee)
  • Member-only monthly events

Annual Membership:

Memberships offer a full year of unlimited admission to most Moody Gardens attractions, special member events, discounts and much more. They can be purchased upon your arrival.

$120/person

Season Pass:

The Season Pass includes Palm Beach, Ropes Course and the Zip Line.
Valid only for the current season of purchase.
$75/person

Annual Pass Plus:

Annual Pass Plus holders may enjoy all of the Moody Gardens attractions. This is a combination of the Annual Membership and the Season Pass. 
Seasonal attractions valid only for the current season of purchase.
$165/person

Please note: Restrictions may apply for special events, exhibits, attractions or films. If purchased online, please allow up to 24 hours for membership to go into effect.

Questions or Assistance: please contact memberships@moodygardens.org

Already a Moody Gardens Member?
Upcoming Member Events

Please note, all events are postponed.
 

Membership Renewal

Is your annual membership coming up for renewal? To renew your membership, please call the Membership Desk at 409-683-4326
 

Contact Information

Membership Services 
409-683-4287
memberships@moodygardens.org


On property? Stop by the Tiki Hut in front of the Visitors Center or the Member Cart in the Aquarium Lobby for any membership questions.
 

NOT RECEIVING EXCLUSIVE MEMBER-ONLY EMAILS?

Contact memberships@moodygardens.com to be added to list.