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.
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:
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.
Wild Africa 3D
Take the safari adventure of a lifetime in the BBC Earth documentary, Wild Africa takes audiences on a spectacular journey across, over, and through the magical realms of the wildest continent on earth. Audiences will be plunged into fantastic places and meet amazing creatures, discovering the fascinating secrets of this incredible world.
Tiny Giants 3D
Embark on a captivating journey into the hidden worlds beneath our feet with BBC Earth's immersive 3D experience, following a dramatic day in the lives of two small heroes—a scorpion mouse and a chipmunk. Set in the enchanting forest and the harsh Wild West desert, this adventure reveals the intense, unseen natural history of these creatures through stunning visual effects that will forever change how you view our planet.
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 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
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.
Show Duration:
(This show lasts approx. 12 minutes)
Audience Recognition Theater
Located on the bottom level 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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