The Bryan Museum - Galveston

The Bryan Museum - Galveston The Bryan Museum holds one of the largest collections of artifacts about Texas & the American West. Assembled by J.P.
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The Bryan Museum, located in the historic Galveston Orphans Home, houses The Bryan Collection, one of the world's largest collections of historical artifacts, documents, and artwork relating to the American West. and Mary Jon Bryan, it spans more than 12,000 years, and its pieces range from ancient Native American cultural artifacts to modern twenty-first century objects.

Today, we celebrate the life of Christine “Chris” Mitchell—a treasured Bryan Museum volunteer and docent who gave her ti...
09/01/2026

Today, we celebrate the life of Christine “Chris” Mitchell—a treasured Bryan Museum volunteer and docent who gave her time, energy, and heart so generously.

Chris brought warmth and enthusiasm to everything she did, and her love for people could be felt throughout our museum. We are grateful for her service, her friendship, and the joy she shared with our community.

Congratulations to all the finalists in the 2026 I Am Texas Writing and Art Contest!See www.iamtx.org for the full list....
08/26/2026

Congratulations to all the finalists in the 2026 I Am Texas Writing and Art Contest!
See www.iamtx.org for the full list. Winners will be announced on September 28.

It's not too early to enter next year's special America 250 writing and art contest - I am America. See details on the I Am Texas website or www.iamamericacontest.org

This painting is called Market Plaza painted by Robert Jenkins Onderdonk finished in 1880.It shows the market— often cal...
08/16/2026

This painting is called Market Plaza painted by Robert Jenkins Onderdonk finished in 1880.

It shows the market— often called the Military Plaza— located behind San Fernando Cathedral in San Antonio, Texas.

Giddy Up Cowboys!
08/14/2026

Giddy Up Cowboys!

Here are examples of Karankawa tattooing tools. Needles could be sourced from native plant thorns or animal bones. https...
08/13/2026

Here are examples of Karankawa tattooing tools. Needles could be sourced from native plant thorns or animal bones.

https://thebryanmuseum.org/exhibitions/special-exhibitions-2

Learn more about Karankawa life when you come visit our special exhibit at The Bryan Museum only in Galveston, Texas.

Spurs may not be embraced by New York, but they will always be welcomed home in Texas! We’ll get ‘em next year.
08/12/2026

Spurs may not be embraced by New York, but they will always be welcomed home in Texas! We’ll get ‘em next year.

Address

1315 21st Street
Galveston, TX
77550

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

(409) 632-7685

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