Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa & Convention Center

Moody Gardens offers a diverse range of venues for groups and kids that take you from the classroom to the boardroom. Whether it is a scouting activity or Learn Live! education class at the Aquarium Pyramid or a tradeshow or virtual meeting at our hotel and convention center, we have the space suited to your needs.

The Floral Ballroom
Overlooks Offatts Bayou, presenting an outstanding waterfront view. Its second floor location isolates it from the general public, allowing you to host a more intimate gathering. With 9,100 square feet of space, divisible into 12 rooms, it is ideal for meetings and events. The refined décor is energetic and refreshing.

The Expo Hall, Moody Gardens Convention Center
Ideal for large events in Galveston. With 60,000 square feet of ballroom exhibit space, it’s ideal for trade shows, competitions, and elegant galas. The Expo Hall can be divided into five rooms, and floor boxes are placed every 10 feet, complete with electric, water, air, telephone, and internet connections. Telescopic seating is also available. The Expo Hall’s capacity of 7,000 makes the space ideal for trade shows and athletic events. Ample free parking is available for your guests, and drive-in ramps and loading docks lie in both the east and west ends of the center. Mesh draping and movable walls cover the telescopic seating and loading docks when not in use.

The Frances Anne Moody Ballroom
Offers 15,180 square feet of space. Lalique Chandeliers hang from its soaring ceilings help set the scene for conferences and luncheons to breathtaking formal affairs. Offering optimal functionaility, it can be divided into eight rooms, or kept intact for an elegant soiree.

Amenities

  • Family Friendly
  • Free WIFI
  • Free Parking
  • Meeting/Private Space
  • Water Views
  • Live Music Events
  • Live Music Venue
  • Music Friendly

Meeting Space

Azalea, Rose, Orchid

Occupancy: 24 - 40
Area: 361 sq ft

Bluebonnet, Jasmine

Occupancy: 24 - 40
Area: 361 sq ft

Board Room

Occupancy: 1 - 25
Area: 700 sq ft

Exhibit Hall A

Occupancy: 72 - 1615
Area: 14,560 sq ft

Exhibit Hall A + Hall

Occupancy: 78 - 1740
Area: 15,680 sq ft

Exhibit Hall A 1

Occupancy: 18 - 415
Area: 3,760 sq ft

Exhibit Hall A 2

Occupancy: 35 - 620
Area: 5,640 sq ft

Exhibit Hall A 3

Occupancy: 20 - 460
Area: 4,160 sq ft

Exhibit Hall A 4

Occupancy: 20 - 445
Area: 4,031 sq ft

Exhibit Hall B

Occupancy: 78 - 1740
Area: 15,680 sq ft

Exhibit Hall B + Hall

Occupancy: 84 - 1880
Area: 16,940 sq ft

Exhibit Hall C

Occupancy: 100 - 2240
Area: 20,160 sq ft

Exhibit Hall C + Hall

Occupancy: 107 - 2380
Area: 21,420 sq ft

Exhibit Halls A, B & C

Occupancy: 275 - 5860
Area: 52,780 sq ft

Floral Hall A

Occupancy: 20 - 445
Area: 4,005 sq ft

Floral Hall A 1

Occupancy: 9 - 215
Area: 1,962 sq ft

Floral Hall A 2

Occupancy: 9 - 215
Area: 1,962 sq ft

Floral Hall B

Occupancy: 25 - 565
Area: 5,095 sq ft

Floral Halls A & B

Occupancy: 45 - 1000
Area: 9,100 sq ft

Francis Moody Ballroom

Occupancy: 50 - 2000
Area: 15,180 sq ft

Garden Terrace

Occupancy: 80 - 140
Area: 1,330 sq ft

Hibiscus, Daffodil

Occupancy: 30 - 59
Area: 532 sq ft

Ivy Room

Occupancy: 11 - 200
Area: 1,920 sq ft

Ivy Room 1 and 2

Occupancy: 22 - 100
Height: 960 feet

Moody I

Occupancy: 45 - 840
Area: 7,590 sq ft

Moody II

Occupancy: 45 - 840
Area: 7,590 sq ft

Northside

Occupancy: 35 - 780
Area: 7,030 sq ft

Salon A and H

Occupancy: 34 - 140
Area: 1,295 sq ft

Salon B and G

Occupancy: 34 - 140
Area: 1,260 sq ft

Salon C and F

Occupancy: 34 - 140
Area: 1,295 sq ft

Salon D and E

Occupancy: 23 - 400
Area: 3,740 sq ft

Salons AB, BC, FG, GH

Occupancy: 50 - 280
Area: 2,555 sq ft

Salons ABC

Occupancy: 23 - 400
Area: 3,850 sq ft

Salons DE

Occupancy: 45 - 840
Area: 7,480 sq ft

Salons FGH

Occupancy: 23 - 400
Area: 3,850 sq ft

Training Room

Occupancy: 22 - 90
Area: 845 sq ft

Viewfinders Terrace

Occupancy: 50 - 150
Area: 1,842 sq ft

Vine Room

Occupancy: 11 - 200
Area: 1,800 sq ft

Vine Room 1 and 2

Occupancy: 20 - 100
Area: 900 sq ft

Wisteria, Iris and Tulip

Occupancy: 30 - 59
Area: 532 sq ft

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