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.
Discovery Pyramid
Where curiosity comes to life.
Moody Gardens’ Discovery Pyramid is a hands-on science destination featuring interactive exhibits on everything from renewable energy, space science, robotics, the human body, and more. With rotating exhibitions, live demonstrations, and educational programming, it invites visitors of all ages to explore, experiment, and see science in action.
What’s on Exhibit
Inside the Discovery Pyramid
Skeletown
Sponsored by Hunton Trane
Skeletown in the Discovery Pyramid offers an engaging look at the 206 bones that make up the human body through authentic specimens, hands-on displays, and culturally focused features. Guests can explore bone biology, health, and global traditions within themed areas that resemble a small town, including a Health Center, animal-focused pond, food truck, and cultural center. Designed to educate and inspire visitors of all ages, the exhibit highlights the importance of bone care, and the diverse roles bones play around the world.
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea: An Interactive Adventure
Audience Recognition Theater
Step aboard 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea: An Interactive Adventure in Moody Gardens’ Discovery Pyramid and join a high-tech submarine voyage filled with extraordinary sea life and breathtaking destinations. Created in partnership with Super 78, this immersive experience invites guests to become part of the crew led by Deep, a robotically-enhanced pufferfish, alongside helper robots Echo and Torque.
Along the way, guests help operate the ship, choose its course, and interact with marine creatures as The Nautilus travels to coral reefs, Antarctic ice caves, an ancient lost city, undersea volcanoes, and more, brought to life with stunning 3D visuals and thrilling 4D sensory effects.
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Dinos Alive!
Moody Gardens is taking visitors on a Jurassic adventure with Dinos Alive on Galveston Island!
Featuring life-like animatronic dinosaurs, including a full-size Tyrannosaurus, Dinos Alive guests become part of a rescue team sent back in time to search for a missing plane and its crew. Along the way, they will get an up-close and personal experience with some of the most feared and amazing creatures to ever roam planet Earth.
Dinos Alive! is located in the Event Tent
Located outside of the Discovery Pyramid in the large white tent.
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