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Moody Gardens Discovery Circle
One Hope Boulevard
Galveston, TX77554
Phone: (409)744-4673
Toll-Free: (800)582-4673

The Discovery Circle at Moody Gardens is located by the beautiful Offatts Bayou between the Discovery Pyramid and the Colonel Paddlewheel Boat dock.

The space features a large removable tent, a children’s playground and a picnic area, and is used for a variety of events including special exhibits and a seasonal ice skating rink.

Hours of Operation
Summer:
Attractions: 10am - 8pm
Palm Beach: 9am - 6pm

Winter:
Daily: 10am - 6pm

Note: Hours may be seasonal and subject to change. Last ticket sold one hour prior to closing.

Payments Accepted
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From Bolivar Peninsula:
Starting from Crystal Beach, travel approximately 10.7 miles to the Bolivar Ferry. Upon exiting the Ferry, take Ferry Road (SR-87) approximately 1.4 miles to Seawall Boulevard. Bear right onto Seawall Boulevard. Soon Seawall Boulevard merges into Broadway. Turn left (south) onto 6th St. (University Blvd.) and immediately bear right (southwest) onto Seawall Boulevard. Travel west along Seawall Blvd. for approximately 5.5 miles to 81st Street. Turn right onto 81st St. (which will soon change to Jones Dr.) and continue for approximately .9 miles. Turn left (west) onto Hope Blvd. and Moody Gardens, and continue .5 miles to Moody Gardens.

From Houston:
Travel Interstate 45 South (Gulf Freeway) to the Galveston Causeway. Soon after crossing the Causeway, exit 1-A to the right and travel approximately .5 miles to 61st St. Turn right onto 61st St. and travel approximately 1 mile. Turn right (west) onto Stewart Rd. and continue for approximately .4 miles. At this point, there will be a fork in the street - with Stewart Rd. continuing to the left and Jones Dr. continuing to the right. TAKE JONES DR. for approximately .8 miles to Hope Blvd. Turn right (west) onto Hope Blvd. and Moody Gardens, and continue .5 miles to Moody Gardens.

   
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