Moody Gardens

Moody Gardens® began in the mid-1980s with a horse barn, a riding arena with a hippotherapy riding program for people with head injuries and an extraordinary vision to create an island tourist destination...

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1 Hope Blvd (at Jones Dr) Galveston , TX 77554 United States

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For $50 you can get an all-day admission to everything at the Moody Gardens. It's worth it, because you can literally spend the entire day exploring everything they have to offer. It's beautiful.

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A 10 story Rainforest Pyramid offers an incredible tropical environment & is home to the largest bat exhibit in the Southwest. The newest attraction , the Aquarium Pyramid , is the largest in the world.

Marlene Morgan

Go to the top floor of the hotel to get a fantastic view of the bay and beyond. If you have time, attend a Friday night happy hour to watch the sun set.

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Reminder: Only a few days left to see the BODIES REVEALED Exhibition ! Last day is this Friday before it leaves Galveston Island for good. Purchase your tickets online or in person: Read more

John McPherson

For the Festival of Lights, buy your tickets at the Aquarium . The line is much shorter.

Joshua Buckley

Buy a Value Pass to see all of the Moody Gardens attractions for a great price!

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Nothing better than sinking your toes in the sand while enjoying live music and fireworks during summer nights! Bands on the Sand start on June 8 at Palm Beach for just $12.

Dannielle Beck

The Paddle Wheel Boat is a nice break from walking around. I'd suggest bringing your own snacks-the line for food and drinks inside the boat is a bit long.

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Keep your eyes open while strolling through the Rainforest Pyramid for our free roaming birds. Here's our Scarlet Ibis during lunch time http://instagram.com/p/dzdzhvEz_c/

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There's no better way to experience The Dark Knight Rises than at our theater . Largest screen in TX + Only Large Format Screen in US with 11.1 Surround Sound Audio + 15/70 IMAX® Projection. Opens 6/20

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Visiting the Rainforest Pyramid? Make sure to stop and look up to spot our free roaming animals. We also have naturalists standing by to point them out to you!

John Sherman

Don't miss visiting the ten story rainforest pyramid , especially if you have kids or likes to take photos. Lots of great photo opps.

Marchell Mascheck

Definitely a family spot ! Kids are running everywhere! Prices are okay--but be prepared if you have several kiddos!

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Enjoy a buffet on property at The Garden Restaurant ! Sit outside for a wonderful view of Offatts Bayou.

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Save big with a One or Two Day Pass to all of the Moody Gardens attractions ! If you purchase them online, you'll receive a discount ! Visit www.moodygardens.org to purchase.

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Squirt does a little yoga while Dino gets his beauty sleep in the back! #HarborSeal #AquariumPyramid

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Watch The Dark Knight Rises on the LARGEST screen in TX at Moody Gardens! Buy your tickets for our midnight premiere on July 20 & join us for our premiere party. More info here: Read more

Jan Jordan

Having lunch @ Cafe in the Park ......then.....ICE LAND....finallll day for this season!!

M B

Galveston island ...a lot to do but get there early to enjoy it all!

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Visiting the Aquarium Pyramid ? Look for posted feeding times for the seals and sea lions to see them do some neat tricks!

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Catch a showing of one of the many 3D films on the BIGGEST screen in Texas…the MG 3D Theater !

Nathan Abshire

Get the most out of this pyramid by planning your sight-seeing around the feeding schedules.

Pedro Hernandez

Excellent Place, hotel , watet park , aquarium , rainforest, science museum

Stacy Bondeson

Best Christmas event ever. All at a great price.

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A Galveston Island wonder. Prepare to spend a day exploring it all!

Clint

Fun place, better to get a day pass than paying for everything seperately

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Happening right now: Morticia, the Corpse Flower , is blooming ! Stop by the Rainforest Pyramid ASAP as bloom only lasts 2-3 days.

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31 miles from ELS - In the summer, catch the "Bands on the Sand" concert series. www.MoodyGardens.com

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It's Shark Week! Join us Mon-Fri this week at 2pm in the Aquarium Pyramid for a forum on sharks.

Jarrett Spotts-Rames

Love the tropical forest and aquarium pyramids

Carmen Arif

Nice and fun!!!

Jay .

Really great place to go on a date!

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Come see the our newest porcupine baby on exhibit in the Rainforest Pyramid! Read more

Deborah Hoover

Aquarium great. Paddlewheel boat OK. Lazy river plus rides closed teeny wave pool all they had to offer:/ for $200 I expected more

Mike Davis

The corpse plant is blooming !

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Corpse Flower blooming right now at the Rainforest Pyramid! Stop by today/tomorrow as bloom only lasts 2-3 days.

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Happy Veterans Day!

ESTHER

Nice place to explore. $$

Olympia The Grill at Pier 21

A Galveston Island treasure!

Sally Larrabee

Beautiful family place !

Braulio Sosa

Museums and 4-D theatre

Ta'ara Smith

Amazing place

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Moody Gardens partners with Girlstart's DeSTEMber Read more

Allen Arcade

As one of the employees told me when asked about things to do here... "everything here costs money"

Amber Aguirre

DO NOT plan a birthday party here! Electricity went out and party was moved. Once at pyramids we were asked to leave food court because we didn't have reservations ! Terrible customer service!!!

Celeste Molino Koch

3D theater is the best!

Andrew

Convenient bar in the pool.

Nick Salinas

Jungle Rainforest is closed at the moment, under construction . Butterfly exhibit is also down.

Grace Reynosa

Lounging by the pool keeping cool.

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7.8
Aquarium
Moody Gardens Aquarium Pyramid

Must see!! Great for children and the tunnel you get to walk through is awesome! Definitely would go back. - Britny Duncan

8.2
Hotel
Moody Gardens Hotel

Book in the north tower. The rooms are newer and a bit bigger. - Brad Wilder

7.5
Convention Center
Moody Gardens Convention Center

Ok convention center. On the small side so you can't get lost. Parking garage escape is a nightmare though and since you're on an island expect traffic all the way back to Houston - Angela Skees

8.1
Amusement Park
Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier

So much fun. Go during the night it's beautiful and not too hot. Pretty pricy though. - Laney Moreno

Amusement Park
Moody Gardens Ridefilm Theater

Check out the concessions to get some dipping dots. Then on to the ride film! Oh, don't forget the discovery museum pyramid!! - Didi Sharp

6.6
Amusement Park
Rainforest Cafe River Adventure Ride

It is a little cheesy, but I thought it was worth it. Little kids will like it, and $6 is not too bad of a price. - Wesley Jobes

8.4
Zoo
Moody Gardens Rainforest Pyramid

Very cool rainforest with lots of fish and animals. Tons of neat plants too! - Ivelysse P

8.3
Museum
Moody Gardens Discovery Pyramid

It's incredible! 5-Star service at a buffet, massive, impressive, educational, professional! - Shawn Mccarthy

7.9
Movie Theater
Moody Gardens IMAX

Dora and Diego in 4D was very cool for my 2 year old! The adults enjoyed it too! - Ivelysse P