Moody Gardens
Moody Gardens, established in 1986 by The Moody Foundation, is a non-profit attraction in Galveston, Texas. Management falls to Moody Foundation. A drive of 3.8 mi reaches Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier.
A zoo & aquarium inside Galveston
Texas City is the nearest base
Texas City is 11 miles north, with 25 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Houston
Houston is about 48 miles northwest (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov and Dec
January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 62–82°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
The weather by month
Every month near Moody Gardens is set out below.
Moody Gardens
Moody Gardens, established in 1986 by The Moody Foundation, is a non-profit attraction in Galveston, Texas.
Moody Gardens features three main pyramid attractions: the Aquarium Pyramid, the Rainforest Pyramid, and the Discovery Pyramid. Palm Beach, a seasonal summer attraction, features white sand imported from Florida and many common water-park activities.
- Type
- Zoo & aquarium
- Area
- 242 acres
- Run by
- Moody Foundation
- Wikipedia readers
- 9.9K a year
Hotels and campgrounds near Moody Gardens
Close by, places to stay are in Texas City (25) and Bolivar Peninsula (68).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Moody Gardens | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galveston | in town | — | — | 53,636 | $326K | D |
| Texas City | 11 mi north | 15 min | 25 20 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 59,733 | $217K | C− |
| Bolivar Peninsula 37% vacation homes | 23 mi northeast | 35 min | 68 19 hotels · 3 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 6 lodges & cabins · 4 campgrounds · 34 RV parks | 2,951 | $316K | — |
| San Leon | 16 mi north | 25 min | 17 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 14 RV parks | 6,458 | $183K | — |
| Webster | 24 mi northwest | 35 min | 29 28 hotels · 1 motel | 12,507 | $281K | D− |
| Bacliff | 18 mi northwest | 25 min | 14 6 hotels · 1 motel · 7 RV parks | 9,541 | $202K | — |
| Seabrook | 24 mi north | 35 min | 19 14 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 13,974 | $350K | B− |
| Dickinson | 17 mi northwest | 25 min | 8 2 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 21,908 | $278K | B− |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Around Moody Gardens
Every place here is under 46 miles away.
Big draw44 mi Stadium & arenaReliant Stadium
14 mi Theme parkGalveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
Big draw45 mi Stadium & arenaDaikin Park
25 mi BeachGalveston Island
36 mi MuseumUSS Cavalla
45 mi Stadium & arenaToyota Center
46 mi MuseumRothko Chapel
36 mi LandmarkSan Jacinto MonumentPhoto credits
Reliant Stadium: User eschipul on Flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier: Matthew T Rader, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Daikin Park: Delaywaves, CC BY 3.0 · Galveston Island: NASA, Public domain · USS Cavalla: USN photo courtesy of http://ussubvetsofwwii.org. Photo i.d. courtesy of Chuck N, Public domain · Toyota Center: Ed Uthman from Houston, TX, USA, CC BY 2.0 · Rothko Chapel: Unknown, Public domain · San Jacinto Monument: Tijuana Brass at English Wikipedia, Public domain
What people ask about Moody Gardens
Is Moody Gardens in Galveston?
Yes. It’s inside Galveston, TX.
When is the best time to visit Moody Gardens?
January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December, with highs of 62–82°.
How far is Moody Gardens from Houston?
About 48 miles northwest of Houston, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Moody Gardens?
William P. Hobby (HOU), about 36 miles away.
Where should I stay near Moody Gardens?
Texas City (11 mi, 25 places to stay), Bolivar Peninsula (23 mi, 68 places to stay) and San Leon (16 mi, 17 places to stay).
Local know-how from Galveston
People in Galveston have not posted tips yet; their Town Square is open.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.