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The Bryan Museum

Address: 
1315 21st Street
Galveston , TX , 77550
Phone: (409) 632-7685
29° 17' 50.6364" N, 94° 47' 20.6376" W
Contact name: 
Tony Alves
What our organization offers: 
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The mission of The Bryan Museum is to bring the history of Texas and the American West to life. Through its world-class collections, exhibitions, and educational history and literacy programs, students of all ages get a chance to experience the stories of yesterday and write the stories of tomorrow.

Our History

The Bryan Museum arose from humble beginnings. At age ten, J.P. Bryan acquired his first two pieces, a Moore’s Patent Front Loading Revolver and a Sharps Patent Four-Barrel Derringer. Both firearms still reside in the collection today.

While attending the University of Texas, Bryan started a rare book and printing business with a friend. It was during this period that he began focusing his collecting on Texana. He started with rare books, in which he had a keen interest. Bryan’s uncle, Judge Lewis Wilson of Brazoria County, willed his impressive collection of Texas literature to Bryan, providing him with a strong foundation.

From there, the collection expanded both rapidly and eclectically. With a focus on artists who lived during the West’s Golden Age or when “the dust was still settling,” the museum’s art collection presents a unique opportunity for visitors to personally experience that period of history.

In October 2013, J.P. and Mary Jon Bryan purchased the old Galveston Orphans Home in Galveston, Texas. After a careful restoration of the historic structure, The Bryan Museum opened in June 2015. With 20,000 square feet of exhibit space and lush, manicured grounds, it has become a Texas destination.

www.thebryanmuseum.org

Open hours: 
Sunday: 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
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

Organization:

The Bryan Museum

Location:

1315 21st Street
Galveston, TX, 77550
United States

Phone:

(409) 632-7685

I Am Texas writing and art contest

Dates: 
03/28/2024
03/29/2024
03/30/2024
Time: 
12AM

Organization:

The Bryan Museum

Location:

1315 21st Street
Galveston, TX, 77550
United States

Phone:

(409) 632-7685

Texas Story Summer Camp

Dates: 
07/01/2024
07/02/2024
07/03/2024
Time: 
9AM - 4PM