Bryan Museum Tour: Texas and American West History
4.7
50 Ratings
Galveston

Immerse yourself in the epic story of Texas and the American West at the Bryan Museum in Galveston. Explore a vast collection of historical artifacts spanning over 12,000 years.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 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.
  • The Bryan Museum Monarch Butterfly Garden - Included in admission to the Bryan Museum
What's Included
  • Admission to the Butterfly Garden included with ticket
Additional Information

Immerse yourself in the enthralling narrative of Texas and the Western United States at The Bryan Museum. Situated in Galveston, TX, within the confines of the 1895 Galveston Orphans Home, the museum is home to the extraordinary Bryan Collection, one of the world’s most significant assortments of historical artefacts, documents, and artworks pertaining…

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Location
The Bryan Museum
1315 21st St
Cancellation Policy

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

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Paradise25695887169
Sep 30, 2024
Would do again...& possibly again - This place was amazing! We were told that Mr. Bryan is the owner of 90% of the contents of this place!!! Mind-blowing after seeing everything that was here. History from early pre-explorer days - current. Could spend hours just looking through this place, in fact...we did.
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Judy_d
Aug 24, 2024
Greater little 2 BR cottage - Centrally located to everything. Very well kept. Easy out and in. Everything you needed included!! Very reasonable.
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Cheerio7777
Jun 9, 2024
This is one of the best Texas History Museums - Wow. This is a great Texas History museum. The artifacts are incredible. Lots of great Texas artists. The saddle collection is incredible. An excellent experience. One of my favorite museums
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Oliscia
May 17, 2024
Great Stop for the History Lover - Mom and I toured the Bryan Museum on a rainy Saturday, and it is just a wonderful museum. Really, we went for the building it is housed in as we love old architecture, and the building predates the 1900’s storm. We were in awe of the collection they have curated. Additionally, they had an interactive exhibit on immigration that was touring the country. It is wheelchair accessible. The grounds are gorgeous. We are taking Dad when we go back as he likes wester history.
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888slims
Feb 26, 2024
Fabulous Old west firearms, saddles, spurs, Western Art - Fabulous!! So much more than an art museum. This is the best I have seen in Texas for period firearms, saddles, spurs, western art, uniforms; phenomenal historical collection of the old west and Spanish heritage. Second only to one other museum of the west I have seen to date in Texas. Anyone who loves the old west will love this place for both its western art and western artifacts!! They also had a Mardi Gras custom and mask collection that my wife loved, as well as the western Art and Lady Bronc Rider display. The building alone is worth the visit- a real heritage piece of old Galveston. The displays also cover the building history as an orphanage and how all the orphans came to be - from the 1900 storm that wiped out the city. Don’t miss this place. I put it above any other attraction in Galveston.
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F2749vqchristines
Feb 11, 2024
Wonderful Texas museum. - The museum was fascinating. Loved all the historical information, the paintings and artifacts. But most especially the orphan exhibit.
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763rays
Feb 9, 2024
Great history of the West, - A very through history of the West from the original people through the evolution of colonial powers, and recent history. Also a special exhibit on Mardi Gras. Clothing, rifles and guns, artifacts. Allow 2 hours or more. Three floors - elevators.
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Richardfikes_f
Oct 12, 2023
Byron Museum the Place to Be - The saddles and the stories of the orphans. A great way to spend a rainy afternoon. Surprises around every corner.
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Dirty
Sep 28, 2023
A must do for history buffs - A great trip back in time with some texas history. Very historical building, loved all the wood and chandeliers. An affordable must do if you like history
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Cubby1992
Apr 11, 2024
Do Not Recommend! - This is one big tax write off for a rich guy. Well, I guess it’s also a place to store his art and saddle collection. Saddles everywhere! No one to talk to about the exhibits, just someone to take money. The audio guided tour is not working and there is no plan to fix it. A few interesting artifacts, but it really is someone’s private collection being held in a tax shelter disguised as a beautiful home.
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