Family Friendly Attractions & Events

Nestled amidst breathtaking natural surroundings, Moody Gardens offers a perfect blend of relaxation and excitement for guests of all ages for work or play. From tropical rainforests to the oceans of the world, a wide range of attractions, educational activities, kid's events, dining options, and exciting entertainment await. This island resort uniquely accommodates large conferences, weddings and social events as well as being the romantic escape and family destination where special memories are created.

Moody Gardens 3D, 4D, and Audience Recognition Theaters
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3D 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*


Please click the 'Daily Hours' button for current showtimes.

Check out what's showing:

An image of Degas's painting 'Ballet Dancers' along with the text 'Lasting Impressions, Van Gogh, Degas, Monet, Seurat and Co. Like Never Before.'

Lasting Impressions: Van Gogh, Degas, Monet, Seurat and Co. Like Never Before

Lasting Impressions is an immersive 3D art and music experience featuring over 100 masterpieces by French Impressionist artists like Monet, Degas, and Van Gogh. Using cutting-edge 3D Motion Sculpting technology, viewers can virtually step into these iconic works, experiencing them in stunning detail and motion. Accompanied by the music of Debussy, Ravel, and French classics, this experience brings the emotional power of art to life.

Great White Shark 3D

Misrepresented, maligned and misunderstood, the Great White Shark is an iconic predator: the creature we love to fear. Great White Shark 3D will explore the Great White's place in our imaginations, in our fears, and in the reality of its role at the top of the oceanic food chain. Narrated by Bill Nighy, see the Great White through the eyes of people who swim with sharks in the MG 3D Theater.

Great White Shark 3D, Now Showing at the MG3D Theater
BBC Earth presents Wild Africa in 3D at the Moody Gardens 3D Theater

Butterfly Journey 3D

Beautiful, delicate yet unbelievably resilient, the butterfly is one of nature’s most enigmatic creatures. A story of adaptation and survival, we follow the vast migrations of the Blue Tigers of Australia and the Monarchs of North America and Mexico.

Ocean Paradise 3D

Ocean Paradise transports viewers to the far reaches of the Pacific Ocean, showcasing untouched marine national monuments like Palmyra Atoll, Midway Atoll, and Rose Atoll. Through breathtaking footage, the film highlights their critical role in combating environmental threats like climate change, rising sea levels, ocean acidification, overfishing, and plastic pollution. It also delves into the storied histories of these atolls, from their significance in WWII to their ongoing environmental recovery and scientific research.

Tiny Giants 3D Now Showing at the MG3D Theater
An underwater scene filled with colorful coral, eels, squid, clown fish and a group of other assorted sealife in the background and text with The Ocean As Never Seen Before, Jean-Michel Cousteau's Secret Ocean 3D.

Secret Ocean 3D

Jean-Michel Cousteau, son of ocean pioneer Jacques Cousteau, takes viewers on a breathtaking journey into the hidden world of the ocean’s smallest yet most powerful life forms. Alongside marine biologist Holly Lohuis, he reveals the beauty and diversity of the sea, inspiring a deeper appreciation and urgency to protect our planet’s vital waters in Jean-Michel Cousteau's Secret Ocean 3D. Coming March 8 to the 3D Theater.

4D Theater

4D Theater is a cinematic experience with special effects for a family audience. All Ages. Any Height.
This experience is not recommended for those with medical sensitivity to loud noises and strobe lights.
Octopus Blue Planet II a 4D Experience presented by BBC Earth

Octopus: Blue Planet II 4D Experience

Dive beneath the surface to explore how the octopus masters physical and mental skills to outwit and escape its underwater rivals as it navigates our planet's ocean. Inspired by the critically acclaimed BBC series "Blue Planet II," this special-effects experience takes you beneath the surface to explore dynamic oceanic landscapes and one of the most captivating creatures that dwells there: the octopus. Discover how this eight-tentacled wonder masters physical and mental skills to outwit and escape its underwater rivals.

Show Duration:

(This show lasts approx. 12 minutes)

Shark: A 4D Experience presented by BBC Earth

Angry Birds: The 4D Experience

Your favorite characters from the world’s #mobile gaming franchise take on the piggest of all pigs when the Angry Birds’ home is ambushed. Watch out for the pigs’ never-ending bag of tricks as swarms of buzzing bees and massive TNT explosions are brought to life with captivating special effects and eye-popping 3D.

Show Duration:

(This show lasts approx. 12 minutes)

Audience Recognition Theater

Located on the bottom level of the Discovery Pyramid

20,000 Leagues An Interactive Adventure Appearing on the first floor of the Discovery Pyramid

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea: An Interactive Adventure

Captain Nemo and his famous Nautilus submarine are embarking on their next voyage, and for this dive, YOU will be a part of the crew! You will help operate the ship,choose which direction it travels, activate the on-board camera, and interact with the fascinating sea creatures you'll encounter: a sting ray, an anglerfish, a leatherback sea turtle, a killer whale, even a colossal squid. Leading the dive is Deep, a robotically enhanced pufferfish that can – and will– have one-on-one conversations with you! Along with his helper robots, Echo and Torque, Deep will escort The Nautilus to a spectacular coral reef, ice caves in the Antarctic, an ancient lost city, undersea volcanoes, and more! Anchors away and full steam ahead! 

Show Duration:

(This show lasts approx. 25 minutes)

Experience is not recommended for guests with:
A heart condition
Medical sensitivity to strobe lights, laser-like lighting effects, or fog effects
Back, neck, or similar physical conditions
Sensitivity to loud sounds
Advisories:
A warning to parents, the Experience may be frightening for small children.Please supervise children at all times.

Accessibility:
May Remain in Wheelchair
Closed Captioning

NOTE: This experience could aggravate certain medical conditions. It involves special effects all coordinated with an action-packed film experience.

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