Moody Gardens

Moody Gardens, founded in Galveston, Texas, in 1986 by the Moody Foundation, developed from a botanical attraction into a major educational and leisure complex known for conservation-focused exhibits and distinctive pyramid buildings. Its landscape, commissioned from Geoffrey Jellicoe, ties the site to notable modern landscape design. The Rainforest, Discovery, and Aquarium pyramids combine tropical habitats, traveling exhibitions, and marine displays, while Palm Beach, ropes courses, expanded exhibition space, and changing interactive attractions broaden its resort character. The property also grew through the renovation of the municipal golf course, making it one of Galveston Island’s best-known destinations for education, recreation, and tourism.

Galveston, Texas · United States