Moody Gardens
1 Hope Blvd, Galveston, TX 77554
Three glass pyramids on Galveston Island: a 10-story rainforest, an aquarium with penguins, and a 3D theater. Plus a paddlewheel boat and a small beach. A full day for families.
Insider tip
The Aquarium Pyramid alone is worth the trip. Buy the two-attraction pass, not the all-day.
Before you go
What they actually say
- Parking is always free.
- Moody Gardens is open 365 days a year, but hours vary by attraction and by season, and are published as a daily hours and pricing sheet rather than one fixed timetable.
- The three pyramids are the Aquarium Pyramid, the Rainforest Pyramid and the Discovery Pyramid. Palm Beach, the 3D and 4D theatres, and the zipline and ropes course are separate attractions, and Palm Beach and the ropes course are seasonal.
- Ticket prices are not shown on the main site; they appear in the Moody Gardens ticket store.
Read off their own site in Sep 2026. Prices and policies drift, so confirm before you travel.
Located in Galveston. The island, about an hour away.
