The Bryan Museum
The Bryan Museum
4.5
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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James P
Fresno, TX8 contributions
May 2021
The Bryan Museum has some really interesting exhibitions. I would have liked more information on the times it was an Orphanage though. Also… If you park in the museum parking lot, make sure you have a spot that will be easy to get out of if it gets crowded.
Written 18 May 2021
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CJTravelerTexas
Texas8,998 contributions
May 2022
The Bryan Museum is located in an old orphanage and is now owned by the J. P. Bryan family. Persons interested in art, western and Texas history, and architecture should enjoy visiting this museum. Unfortunately, during our visit the library, which had been impressed on us as a room worth seeing, was undergoing remodeling and we were unable to appreciate it.
Written 13 May 2022
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Jennifer B
4 contributions
Sept 2022
We ended up with terrible storms moving in on our weekend to Galveston. This museum was the perfect activity to let the storms pass. We learned some history, saw great artifacts, and enjoyed the current bird exhibit.
Written 11 September 2022
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beachnerd0704
Fort Worth, TX310 contributions
Sept 2022
Oh, my! I had no idea this museum existed! (Of course, it's been 20 years since I was last in Galveston!) What a treasure! As a former Texas history teacher, I was floored by all of the original documents on display as well as the beautiful way they were displayed. There is so much to see and appreciate in this museum. It has become one of my favorites! All the people that work here are so friendly and clearly proud of this jewel of a museum--rightly so!
Written 13 September 2022
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Ruth O
Billings, MT95 contributions
Jan 2020
A beautiful building beautifully restored! Has a section dedicated for children. Don't miss the video there. Art, artifacts and dialogue make this a gem - especially if there's a shower. Don't miss the Farmers' Market Sunday or the rather informal one Thursday afternoon. Be sure to visit the Gift Shop - unique items example an egg timer that plays TX music to signal the doneness of the eggs..
Written 29 January 2020
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CKL
Georgia80 contributions
May 2021
This is an incredible collection of all things western. The saddles are absolutely gorgeous and you could spend hours studying their details. The art is amazing. It is wonderful to be allowed to share a collector’s passion and there is something for everyone to enjoy here. Beautifully presented and informative. This museum is a class act from start to finish. Children should really enjoy the pirate-themed area in the basement too. Just go!
Written 16 May 2021
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c3a3m3
Miami998 contributions
Jan 2020
A great place to learn about the history of Galveston. A two-hour tour to see the entire exhibits. 3 floors - elevator available. BOGO coupon at Galveston Visitor's Center in the Strand Area.
Written 24 January 2020
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lkrylova
Austin, TX17 contributions
Oct 2020
Great family visit to discover Texas history. Kids 7 yo, 10 yo and 2.5 yo. did scavenger hunts that kept them engaged, while learning about past of the west. There are not scary Halloween decorations and ghost hunt around Halloween. Spent 2 hours and did not even noticed.
Written 23 October 2020
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Lena M
16 contributions
Mar 2020 • Solo
So much to learn. Lots of tidbits of history of Texas, especially Galveston. Each exhibit has lots of interesting information. If you can, go on a Thursday and you can have a peek at the Farmer’s market too! Excellent seating outside and lots of park area.
Written 7 March 2020
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danny w
Galveston, TX192 contributions
Jun 2015 • Solo
The Bryan Museum is still a work in progress, and a lot of progress is needed. Apparently there is only street parking. The beautiful architecture was certainly impressive, and there's a problem: I could find no Handicapped Access point, and I checked all over the front and sides. My only choice was to climb a big flight of stairs.
The main floor is almost lavishly opulent. A great deal of expert work has gone into the restoration, and it shows. Elegantly carved wood and beautiful tile work abound. But there are no chairs in the rooms, so if your legs are giving out (mine were), it's back to the foyer, and miss the guide's presentation.
The exhibit format is a very old-fashioned "stand and look". See the beautiful object, read the card, move along. Museum craft has far surpassed this sort of thing. Also, no apparent gift shop yet.
The materials Mr. Bryan has collected are gorgeous. They range from a beautiful model of a Spanish galleon, to racks of lovingly restored and polished rifles and guns, to sophisticated glass and porcelain, and much more. This is why you come to the museum, in my opinion.
The context for those objects is troubling to me. First, he seems to see the history of Texas, in a video introduction, as simplistic: French, Spanish, Anglo. Here, the real history of the West begins with the Spanish invasion. The collection supports these prejudices. There is a (weak) exhibit about the Buffalo Soldiers, but little about their real part in the "Indian wars" and the whole range of Black Texan history. First Americans pretty much seem to get one wall display of random artifacts, and scattered paintings. They are characterized as a barrier to American migration, which fails to recognize that this was their land, they lived here for several thousand years, and many were gunned down by the European invaders. There are other slips like this that left a bad taste with me. Far below what I would expect of a former head of the Texas Historical Association.
There is very little about the Southwest: New Mexico, Arizona, Southern Colorado. So far, the museum seems limited to European Texas historical artifacts.
Do come to see those beautiful, elegant artifacts. There are hundreds, and obviously well cared for. But don't expect much historical context. And make sure your legs are up for a workout; I don't see how the disabled can negotiate this facility with much ease. I dropped a couple of stars based on the pain I felt when I got home.
The main floor is almost lavishly opulent. A great deal of expert work has gone into the restoration, and it shows. Elegantly carved wood and beautiful tile work abound. But there are no chairs in the rooms, so if your legs are giving out (mine were), it's back to the foyer, and miss the guide's presentation.
The exhibit format is a very old-fashioned "stand and look". See the beautiful object, read the card, move along. Museum craft has far surpassed this sort of thing. Also, no apparent gift shop yet.
The materials Mr. Bryan has collected are gorgeous. They range from a beautiful model of a Spanish galleon, to racks of lovingly restored and polished rifles and guns, to sophisticated glass and porcelain, and much more. This is why you come to the museum, in my opinion.
The context for those objects is troubling to me. First, he seems to see the history of Texas, in a video introduction, as simplistic: French, Spanish, Anglo. Here, the real history of the West begins with the Spanish invasion. The collection supports these prejudices. There is a (weak) exhibit about the Buffalo Soldiers, but little about their real part in the "Indian wars" and the whole range of Black Texan history. First Americans pretty much seem to get one wall display of random artifacts, and scattered paintings. They are characterized as a barrier to American migration, which fails to recognize that this was their land, they lived here for several thousand years, and many were gunned down by the European invaders. There are other slips like this that left a bad taste with me. Far below what I would expect of a former head of the Texas Historical Association.
There is very little about the Southwest: New Mexico, Arizona, Southern Colorado. So far, the museum seems limited to European Texas historical artifacts.
Do come to see those beautiful, elegant artifacts. There are hundreds, and obviously well cared for. But don't expect much historical context. And make sure your legs are up for a workout; I don't see how the disabled can negotiate this facility with much ease. I dropped a couple of stars based on the pain I felt when I got home.
Written 22 June 2015
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Yes, there are lovely grounds to view. Just read on someone else's posting that you can book a garden tour but did not know that. Lovely place.
Written 27 July 2019
Friday to Monday from 11am to 4pm - docent led tours are on Friday and Saturday
Written 24 August 2015
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