Moody Gardens Blog | Travel Tips, Events & Attraction Guides in Galveston, Texas

The Galveston Children's Museum Is Coming to Moody Gardens

August 6, 2026

The Galveston Children's Museum opens at Moody Gardens' Discovery Pyramid in November 2026. See what's coming and when Skeletown says goodbye.

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Family Fun

Labor Day Weekend in Galveston: A First-Ever Drone Show Over Moody Gardens

August 5, 2026

Labor Day weekend in Galveston brings a first-ever drone show over Moody Gardens on Sunday, Sept. 6, plus wine, waves and dinos. Plan your visit.

Festivals & Events

Seasonal Guides

Galveston Island Wine Festival

Moody Gardens Celebrates Teachers with Free Admission Throughout August

July 20, 2026

Teachers give so much all year long, so this August, Moody Gardens is giving back. Throughout the month, every Pre-K through 12 educator with a valid school-issued teacher ID can visit Moody Gardens completely free, with the option to bring along up to six guests at a friendly discounted rate. It's our way of saying thank you to the people shaping our kids' futures, one lesson at a time.

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Education, Conservation & Sustainability

Moody Gardens Welcome Endangered Komodo Dragon to Rainforest Pyramid

June 23, 2026

Meet Diah, a Komodo dragon now living at Moody Gardens' Rainforest Pyramid. Learn her story, wild facts, and plan your visit to see her.

Animals

Attractions

Education, Conservation & Sustainability

Inside the Moody Gardens Coral Rescue Lab: How Galveston Is Helping Save Texas Reefs

May 29, 2026

See how the Moody Gardens coral rescue lab protects the Flower Garden Banks reef off Galveston, raising corals to help replenish reefs. Plan your visit.

Attractions

Education, Conservation & Sustainability

Your Guide to Palm Beach at Moody Gardens

May 8, 2026

Discover Galveston's only white sand beach with a 650-foot lazy river, wave pool, tower slides, and cabanas at Palm Beach at Moody Gardens. Plan your visit.

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Family Fun

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Moody Gardens Takes 1st Place People's Choice at Galveston's Epicurean Evening

April 17, 2026

The Moody Gardens Culinary Team and Food & Beverage team earned the 1st Place People's Choice Award at the Texas Restaurant Association Galveston Chapter's annual Epicurean Evening, competing against more than 35 of the island's top restaurants.

Food & Beverage

News

Your Guide to Getting the Most Out of Moody Gardens: Value Passes & Discounts

April 6, 2026

If you're planning a trip to Galveston, Texas, there's one thing savvy visitors know: the Moody Gardens Value Pass is the smartest way to make the most of your day. Whether you're rolling in with the whole crew or exploring solo, this pass puts everything you need for an unforgettable adventure right in the palm of your hand — at the best price available.

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Itineraries

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Mustang Week Texas 2026 at Moody Gardens: Your Complete Guide

March 29, 2026

Mustang Week Texas returns to Galveston April 14–18, 2026, with Moody Gardens as the official host venue. Here's everything you need to know — from the full five-day schedule and ticket options to where to stay and what else to do while you're here.

Festivals & Events

Dinos Alive! at Moody Gardens: A Prehistoric Adventure in Galveston

March 27, 2026

Starting April 25, 2026, guests can step into a prehistoric world filled with towering dinosaurs, hands-on activities, and an unforgettable storyline that puts you right in the middle of the action.