The Bryan Museum houses one of the world's largest collections of historical artifacts, documents, and artwork relating to the American West.
Galveston, TX
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A lovely afternoon at @TheBryanMuseum with @GeneforTexas & Winston. Lots of Texas & Mexico history. I especially enjoyed the Kermit Oliver exhibit, especially since he just painted a portrait of Rep. @Senfronia4Texas.
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We are the beautiful the Bryan Museum today in Galveston Texas celebrating their 10 year Anniversary! @TheBryanMuseum #galveston #texas #arts
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A few more highlights from The Bryan Museum! A great place to visit in Galveston, TX. 📖
Thank you for having us out to celebrate! @TheBryanMuseum #history #texas #galveston
IT'S NOT TOO LATE for students to enter into the "I Am Texas" Writing and Art Contest!
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Elementary to high school students can enter for a chance to win CASH PRIZES, become PUBLISHED AUTHORS, and have their artwork shown in a gallery AT THE BRYAN MUSEUM!
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us here at The Bryan Museum!!
We are especially thankful for the tremendous support of our community, allowing us to reach our 10 year anniversary and continuing to bring the story of Texas into your lives. ❤
This is our opening week for the long-awaited Coastal Cowboys exhibition and we’re still buzzing about the amazing and emotional turnout of the Member’s exhibit opening ceremony!
Come check out the exhibit that gives you yet another reason to be a proud Texan!
On this day in 1900, William Randolph Hearst hosted a charity bazaar in New York City to benefit the Galveston Orphans’ Home’s damage from the 1900's Storm. Hearst's 1900 benefit gala in New York raised $50,000. (equivalent to $1,830,000 in 2024)
You may be aware of the Texas Revolution, but how familiar are you with how it began?
Join us Thursday, October 17th, as we lead into the opening months of the Texas Revolution and how Tejanos and Texians worked together to capture Goliad and San Antonio. thebryanmuseum.org/event/tex…
Reserve your seat today for a lecture on the lithographs that bring Texas history to life! thebryanmuseum.org/event/tex…
Oct. 10th, retired Amon Carter Museum of American Art Director, Ron Tyler, will walk you through the complete visual record of Texas history. Don't miss it!
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While at @TheBryanMuseum in Galveston for Juneteenth, I also did a storytime with my children's book, Ava and the Prince, for Galveston ISD students. It's been a while since I've done one, but it's always a great feeling.
Join us next Thursday as author Greg Funderburk presents The Mourning Wave lecture, recounting the moment the most deadly storm in American history made landfall on the beaches of Galveston Island.
Reserve your tickets today at thebryanmuseum.org/lecture-t…
Our Visions Of The West exhibition is online, and the bidding has begun!
Returning for the second year is the remarkably passionate southwest painter Dina Gregory.
Place your bids today for Dina Gregory's featured pastel piece, "Monet Morning," at qtego.us/qlink/thebryanmuseu…
The Bryan Museum is pleased to host The Butler Longhorn Museum for their fundraiser in our beautiful conservatory on Saturday, September 23. To help support this wonderful addition to the Galveston community, tickets are available at ow.ly/gEEf50PLng8
This week in Texas, 1866, Lyne Taliaferro (Tol) Barret achieved the first producing oil well at Oil Springs in Nacogdoches County, yet had miserable timing. Check out our blog at ow.ly/cJW650PKJtx to learn more!
Today, we remember and honor the heroes, families and loved ones of those affected by September 11. May we all find the strength to persevere and the courage to unite as a nation.
Enjoy the first taste of fall with our Fall Harvest Brunch! Join us on Sept. 16 for an exquisite dining experience featuring Chopin Mon Ami's selection of your favorite fall dishes, bottomless mimosas, and free museum entry! Reserve your seat today at thebryanmuseum.org/fall-harv…
Don't miss this Lecture at the Bryan!
Hear the untold story of Galveston's first African American orphanage & the powerful woman who started it: Albertine Hall Yeager. This island leader rose to the occasion to help her community in need.
Get tickets: thebryanmuseum.org/lectures-…
Have you seen anything in our collection you wanted to learn more about? You can do this through our online collection database! We have photos and detailed descriptions of every item, such as this folding fan depicting La Salle's expedition to Texas at thebryanmuseum.pastperfecton…
This week in Texas, 1840, the largest Indian raid occurred where nearly a thousand Comanches set out from west Texas to loot and pillage the settling towns of Victoria and Linnville.
For more information on how this raid got started, visit us at facebook.com/thebryanmuseum
