The Bryan Museum Admission
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Come experience the epic story of Texas and the American West! The Bryan Museum, located in Galveston, TX in the 1895 Galveston Orphans Home, houses the Bryan Collection, one of the world’s largest collections of historical artifacts, documents, and artwork relating to Texas and the American West. The collection spans more than 12,000 years, with pieces ranging from ancient Native American cultural artifacts to twenty-first century objects. The adventure of history comes alive at The Bryan Museum.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
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.
Included in admission to the Bryan Museum
What‘s Included
Ticket includes admission to the Butterfly Garden
Meeting points
The Bryan Museum
1315 21st St Galveston United States
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
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The Bryan Museum Admission
Reviews
58 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Beware Check dates first before Purchasing!
Jaime H,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Check the dates prior to purchasing tickets through this app. They will sell you ticket dates when the establishment is not open.
Beautiful, historic Museum
O6049OQlindah,,Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Bryan Museum is in the old Galveston Protestant and Jewish Orphanage. The grounds and the building are beautiful! It’s a fairly small museum with Texas historic artifacts and artwork. It has several short videos on the museum, the 1900 Hurricane and the orphanage. We attended the museum with our Sons’ family including our 12 and 7 year old Grandsons. The museum is a great addition to Galveston’s historical sites!
A real find
elainep641,,Jul 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This museum had such a diverse selection of artifacts and exhibits that pertained to Texas history and Texas culture and it was presented in a smooth flow if you followed the brochures recommendations for each room. So much interactive information to choose from. And even an audio recording for each room to explain what each room was use for when the building was an orphanage. The art collection was beautifully displayed.. We have been to many day trips to Galveston and I am so glad we found this jewel.
Fun Tour
Laura B,,Jul 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was very informative and we would be happy to go again! Staff was wonderful as well. Surprised that we had never been on this tour before, and happy we found it.
wonderful experience
ingridvN9349BC,,Jun 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00a very nice experience at the open house blissful exhibitions; beautiful music super friendly people and especially the narrator was fantastic
Lovely Small Museum
ppettyHtown,,Jun 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We came to this lovely, small museum to see the artist Kermit Oliver exhibit. Oliver is a well known Texas artist who became famous partly from his work with Hermes, including creating some of their beautiful scarves. But the museum is also interesting because of its provenance. During the Galveston storm of 1900, the worst loss of life for any hurricane on record, the museum building was an orphanage. Although the storm destroyed the center of the 1900 building, the sides remained so that all the orphans and 29 of the neighbors were spared. There are artifacts and a film about all of this at what is now the Bryan Museum. There are also other very interesting artifacts from Texas history throughout the museum. And the small gift shop next to the museum has some lovely items for sale. If one travels to Galveston, a worthwhile stop!
Highly Recommend
heap138,,Feb 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00LOTS of interesting displays in this 3 floor museum. Very well organized and things are explained well. I loved the saddles - there was a whole display of them, plus several more scattered around in various places. The building was originally an orphanage, so learned about that too. The huge hurricane in 1900 destroyed so much of Galveston and this building survived with some damage. Definitely worth the senior admission price of $14 each.
Be sure to check the...
Michele D,,Jan 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Be sure to check the hours. We we sold tickets for January 1 and the museum was closed. Our tickets were honored the next day.
Would do again...& possibly again
Paradise25695887169,,Sep 30, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This 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.
Greater little 2 BR cottage
Judy D,,Aug 24, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Centrally located to everything. Very well kept. Easy out and in. Everything you needed included!! Very reasonable.
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