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.

Aerial view of Moody Gardens in Galveston, Texas, showing multiple pyramid-shaped buildings, surrounding greenery, parking lots, and nearby bodies of water with the cityscape and ocean in the background.

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Attraction Prices, Hours of Operation, Theater Schedules, Food and Shopping Hours, and Holiday in The Gardens Hours for Dec 26 to Jan 2, 2026, including ticket prices, schedules for aquarium, rainforest, discovery museum, theaters, food bars, and holiday event details from Nov 22, 2025 to Jan 3, 2026.
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Theater Schedules
Pricing

MG 3D Theater

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10:00am Ocean Paradise 3D
10:30am Great White Shark 3D
11:00am Butterfly Journey 3D
11:55am Secret Ocean 3D
12:50pm Jerusalem 3D
1:45pm Ocean Paradise 3D
2:15pm Great White Shark 3D
2:45pm Butterfly Journey 3D
3:40pm Light Before Christmas 3D
4:35pm Jerusalem 3D
5:30pm Light Before Christmas 3D
6:15pm Rocky Mountain Express 2D
7:10pm Light Before Christmas 3D
7:50pm Rocky Mountain Express 2D
8:45pm Jerusalem 3D

4D SFX Theater

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10:00am Scrooge 4D
11:00am Rudolph 4D
12:00pm Scrooge 4D
1:00pm Rudolph 4D
2:00pm Scrooge 4D
3:00pm Rudolph 4D
4:00pm Scrooge 4D
5:00pm Rudolph 4D
6:00pm Scrooge 4D
7:00pm Rudolph 4D
8:00pm Scrooge 4D
9:00pm Rudolph 4D

Audience Recognition Theater

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11:30am 20,000 Leagues
12:30pm 20,000 Leagues
1:30pm 20,000 Leagues
2:30pm 20,000 Leagues
3:30pm 20,000 Leagues
4:30pm 20,000 Leagues
5:30pm 20,000 Leagues
6:30pm 20,000 Leagues
7:30pm 20,000 Leagues
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Holiday Pricing
Prices listed on this page represent our most popular attractions and experiences. Moody Gardens offers a variety of additional options, including combo tickets, seasonal events, animal encounters, dining experiences, educational programs, animal art, etc.. Pricing for these and other activities may vary. All prices are subject to change without notice.

For the most current information, please visit our ticketing page.