Galveston Children’s Museum reopens at Moody Gardens after three-week move
The Galveston Children’s Museum opens in its new home today, Sunday 1 November, inside the Discovery Pyramid at Moody Gardens in Galveston, Texas. The museum, which has been part of island life since 2014, closed its old home on 11 October and spent three weeks moving and rebuilding its exhibits.
The new space sits on the second floor of the Discovery Pyramid. It has hands-on science, technology, engineering and maths exhibits, imaginative play areas and maker activities, all built around Galveston’s coastal heritage, maritime history and arts community. Local artists, makers, educators and community partners helped create the exhibits.
The move is a two-year stay, not a permanent home. The residency runs through January 2029 while the museum keeps working towards a long-term permanent home. The museum is a non-profit, and the move is designed to expand hands-on learning for families across the Gulf Coast.
The museum is open seven days a week. General admission runs from 10am to 5pm, with 9am to 10am reserved for members. General admission costs $15 for ages 2 and over, children under 2 go free, and families receiving SNAP or Medicaid benefits pay $5 through the museum’s Everybody Plays programme. Moody Gardens says entry is also included with a Moody Gardens ticket.
Why it matters
The museum has grown into a regional destination for play-based learning since it opened in 2014, reaching thousands of children and families each year through exhibits, camps, field trips and homeschool programmes. Moving into Moody Gardens puts it beside the Rainforest Pyramid and Aquarium Pyramid, so families can now pair a morning with the animals and rainforest with an afternoon of hands-on play upstairs.
What happens next
The museum will keep building its new space and working with schools, cultural groups and local businesses across Galveston County, while it continues the search for a permanent home. It is also inviting artists, makers, educators, engineers and volunteers to help shape future exhibits.
This article is for general information and education only. It is not legal or financial advice.
Sources
- https://www.moodygardens.com/blog-posts/galveston-childrens-museum-moody-gardens (Moody Gardens, 30 October 2026)
- https://www.galvestoncm.org/general-info-admission (Galveston Children’s Museum, accessed 1 November 2026)
- https://gmg-kprc-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/news/local/2026/08/09/galveston-childrens-museum-to-relocate-to-moody-gardens-for-two-year-residency-starting-this-fall/ (KPRC Click2Houston, 9 August 2026)
