forgotten gateway: coming to america through Galveston island
Did you know Galveston was once called the Southern equivalent of Ellis Island? This traveling exhibit chronicles the Port of Galveston’s largely forgotten history as a major gateway to American immigration from 1845 to 1924. The exhibit highlights enduring humanities themes in the history of immigration including: the dangers of the journey; making a life in a new land; navigating bureaucracy; confronting discrimination; and becoming “American.” These trials and tribulations are illuminated through personal stories, dynamic visitor interactive kiosks, engaging media pieces and more than 200 original artifacts and documents.
Parents' Pick 2009 Chooses Moody Gardens for the Houston Best Tourist Spot
Moody Gardens was recently named the Houston Best Tourist Spot by Parents' Pick 2009 on Nickelodeon's ParentsConnect.com. Moody Gardens continues to strive to be a valuable destination for our guests.
Good students deserve a recognition. Just be our guest and enjoy our attraction!
Who: All A/B pre-K through 12th grade honor students What: Free admission to one Moody Gardens attraction When: Within 30 days of report card issuance date Where: Bring actual report card to Moody Gardens ticket window Not valid for group admission. For more information, please call 800-582-4673 ext. 4231.
Check out what the Moody Gardens® penguins are up to on a live webcam
Now you can see the Moody Gardens® penguins on our website thanks with a newly-installed live webcam. Click here to see a view from the live webcam.
Get down to the face-to-face level with a real penguin
Meet a real penguin in person and learn about the interesting creature. Led by a Moody Gardens® biologist, the Penguin Encounter is a 45-minute program takes guests behind the scenes and allows an up-close look at one of the popular penguins from the Aquarium Pyramid® South Atlantic Exhibit. Click here for more information.
LEARN AT MOODY GARDENS
BIRDING 101 Presented by Moody Gardens® and Galveston Island Nature Tourism Council, Birding 101 is a series of free classes designed to educate and excite people about the tremendous variety of bird life routinely seen around Galveston Island. Classes are from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and meet at the Aquarium Pyramid lobby.
BIRDING 201 Birding 201 classes will allow participants, led by an instructor, to visit areas on the island and spy some of the tremendous variety of birds here. Classes are held from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Participants should meet in the Aquarium Pyramid lobby. The cost for the class is $5, and Moody Gardens® will provide the transportation. Birding 201 classes will be offered the third Saturday of each month. To reserve a spot, please call 409-683-4101 no later than the Wednesday prior to the Saturday class.
Moody Gardens® is a public, non-profit educational destination utilizing nature in the advancement of rehabilitation, conservation, recreation and research.
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