ICE LAND: Caribbean Christmas
The North Pole meets the Caribbean at Moody Gardens!
Step into a frozen Caribbean holiday, kept at a brisk 9 degrees. More than two million pounds of ice, hand-carved by master carvers from Harbin, China, become colorful island scenes, including an underwater world filled with tropical fish, rays, sea turtles and sharks. Ride the Giant Ice Slide, raise a festive drink at Shiver's Ice Bar, a bar carved entirely from ice, then step out of the chill for hot cocoa.
Nov. 21, 2026 through Jan. 2, 2027, inside the largest holiday ice sculpture attraction in the U.S.
ICE LAND tickets: $35 adults, $29 kids (4-12) and seniors (65+). Parking is free throughout the festival.
Watch the Carvers at Work
The carvers are building ICE LAND right now in a room kept at 9 degrees.
Solid blocks of ice become tropical fish, rays, sea turtles and sharks a little more each day until the doors open Nov. 21. Check back often to see what's new.
Tickets & Parking
$29 kids (4-12) and seniors (65+)
Free parking: Self-parking is free throughout Holiday in the Gardens.
Before You Go
- Dress warmly. The tent is kept at 9 degrees. Parkas are provided, and hats and gloves help, especially for little ones.
- Take your time. ICE LAND is self-paced, so explore every scene at your own speed.
- Ride the Giant Ice Slide. Staff post the slide rules at the slide and help riders get started.
- Stop by Shiver's Ice Bar. It's a bar carved entirely from ice, right inside the tent.
- Strollers and wheelchairs. The tent and pathways accommodate both, and staff are happy to help.
- Warm up after. Hot cocoa is waiting once you step out of the chill.
ICE LAND FAQ
Is it ICE LAND or Iceland?
It's ICE LAND, two words. Plenty of guests search for Moody Gardens Iceland, and this is the place: our holiday ice sculpture attraction in Galveston, Texas.
How cold is it inside ICE LAND?
The tent is kept at 9 degrees so the sculptures stay crisp all season.
Do I need to bring a coat?
Parkas are provided. Hats, gloves and warm socks help, especially for little ones.
How long does a visit take?
ICE LAND is self-paced, so you can stay as long as you're comfortable in the cold.
Are there rules for the Giant Ice Slide?
Yes. Staff post the slide rules at the slide and help riders get started.
Can I bring a stroller or wheelchair?
Yes. The tent and pathways accommodate strollers and wheelchairs, and staff are happy to help.
How much are ICE LAND tickets?
ICE LAND tickets are $35 for adults (13-64) and $29 for kids (4-12) and seniors (65+). The Holiday Pass, valid after 4 PM, also includes ICE LAND.
Is parking free?
Yes. Self-parking is free throughout Holiday in the Gardens.
When is ICE LAND open?
ICE LAND runs Nov. 21, 2026 through Jan. 2, 2027. Check Daily Hours before you go.
Can I watch the carving before it opens?
Yes. The live ICE LAND cam shows the carvers at work until the doors open on Nov. 21.
