Visit The Bryan Museum

Overview

Come experience the epic story of Texas and the American West! The Bryan Museum, located in Galveston, TX in the 1895 Galveston Orphans Home, houses the Bryan Collection, one of the world’s largest collections of historical artifacts, documents, and artwork relating to Texas and the American West. The collection spans more than 12,000 years, with pieces ranging from ancient Native American cultural artifacts to twenty-first century objects. The adventure of history comes alive at The Bryan Museum.

City: Galveston

Tue 24 Dec

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Tue 24 Dec

Starting at $14.00

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What's Included

Ticket includes admission to the Butterfly Garden

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Galveston
1315 21st St

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
We ask that guests: - Self-screen before visiting the Museum for new or worsening signs or symptoms of possible COVID-19. - Wash or disinfect hands upon entering the Museum - Practice other measures such as face-coverings, hand hygiene, cough etiquette, cleanliness, and sanitation rigorously.

What To Expect

The Bryan Museum

Experience the epic story of Texas and the American West! Our beautiful collection features original art, artifacts, and touch screen displays—making history fun and accessible to all. The adventure of history comes alive at The Bryan Museum.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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carolmZ418HE

Feb 2020

Very good collection of artifacts from native americans, cowboys, wartime, up to high society in Texas. Also nice collection of paintings and sculptures. One of favorites was the diorama of of the Battle of San Jacinto. The house also has an interesting history of its own and it's surrounded by a lovely garden.

SueUKTexas

Feb 2020

Fascinating local history and interesting artifacts. We took the free Saturday afternoon tour which was excellent but it would be a perfectly good place to look around without a guide.

AggieBQ75

Jan 2020

The Bryan Museum is a museum of Texas history with an intended emphasis on not making history boring - at least according to the little intro video by its founder. Overall, the museum does a decent job of providing visitors with an overview of Texas history without delving into minutiae. The displays are laid out well and incorporate technology to provide a better insight into certain aspects of various items. Situated in a old orphanage, the museum itself occupies both floors, with the basement or 1st floor being dedicated to a children's activity center. A couple of captivating features of the children's center are the "pirate cave" and the adjacent pirate ship. The ship even includes a quiz center for kids to test their knowledge of Texas history; those who fail "walk the plank." We were pleasantly surprised by the museum, particularly since it only about 4 years old. Great care has been taken to display antiquities from Texas's past, quality equal to that found in larger museums. A self-guided tour takes about 2 hours. Well worth a visit.