The Bryan Museum Admission

The Bryan Museum is a lovely old building that has a lot of history during the 1900 Storm when it was an orphanage. And the tragedy that came from it these days the museum has a history of Texas, you only Have to plan about a two hour visit

Very interesting museum. Beautiful building. Lots of Texas history. The movie about the Galveston hurricane was worth the extra fee.

I was very impressed! There was so much to see and learn. Great artifacts, artwork, books, and more. It’s definitely a must see in Galveston

A lot of Texas history and includes the history of the building when it was used as an orphanage.

Beautiful place but be sure to put the sticker on your shirt ir security will call if they don’t see it

Wonderful museum with a variable display of artifacts in history. We particularly enjoyed the artwork displays and also the basement where they talked about the history of the Bryan museum when it was an orphanage. The staff there was very friendly and informative. The grounds were impeccable while we were not able to see the observatory because it was being used for a private event it looked beautiful. While we did not have small children with us. there is a special room just for children that looked really inviting.

If you are interested in Texas history and culture this is a must see. The museum is in a beautifully restored orphanage that is more like a mansion. Extremely impressed with collection of Texas artifacts, maps, weapons and art. Excellent history of Galveston, the 1900 hurricane and the orphanage. Highly recommend.

The video about the hurricane of 1900 is worth the extra $5. Exhibits allow visitors to get close to the documents, art and historical items and the staff is extremely helpful. Guided tours are available. Convenient parking.

Great experience my family loved it. All the history was awesome. I will tell everyone about museum thank u for great service

The Bryan Museum was a welcome stop. We found it looking for things to do in Galveston and enjoyed it immensely. Small but packed with memorabilia about the West with an emphasis on Texas. One man’s collection of interesting and important things he has been acquiring since he was ten.

Check the dates prior to purchasing tickets through this app. They will sell you ticket dates when the establishment is not open.

The 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!

This 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.

It 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.

We 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!

LOTS 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 hours. We we sold tickets for January 1 and the museum was closed. Our tickets were honored the next day.

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.

Centrally located to everything. Very well kept. Easy out and in. Everything you needed included!! Very reasonable.

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

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.

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.

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.

The museum was fascinating. Loved all the historical information, the paintings and artifacts. But most especially the orphan exhibit.

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.

The saddles and the stories of the orphans. A great way to spend a rainy afternoon. Surprises around every corner.

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

Did not know about this interesting museum in Galveston. Located in the former Galveston Orphan Home, beautiful 19th century building, houses a great collection of history artifacts and art very nicely organized and documented. A must if you visit Galveston!

Staff is so knowledgeable and professional. The museum captures the essence of Texas and Bryan history. It was awesome.

Upon arrival parking was abundant, the hours of operation was exceptional. The staff is knowledgeable, kind, and very wonderful with any questions that you have not only was it a very clean museum, but it was fully stocked. It would be something that anyone coming to Galveston should see it is things that you will never get a chance to see anywhere else.

Just love the various types of Texas history artifacts on display. The art work and Biographies on the artists is great. Can't wait to make a Thursday night event.

I've been to Galveston many times over the last 30 years. This was a new experience. The Bryan Museum houses a unique collection of artifacts and opened in the old Galveston orphan home in 2013. It has mainly items from early days in Texas and the southwest. You can see it's history and that of the man who collected the items by doing a search on the web. It's a great way to spend an afternoon in Galveston when you need a break from seaside and nautical stuff. There's something of interest for the whole family.

What a unique opportunity to experience the history of Texas and the South. The treasures and artifacts tell the story. The displays and special exihibits are amazing. A true Galveston treasure not to be missed Thanks J, R, Bryan for your dedication to detail.

We enjoyed the western themed paintings. Lots of displays and tablets with info on each one. The Bryan Museum is a great place to learn more about Texas history from before the European colonizers to the early 1900's.

The museum was one of the nicest set up museums I've ever been in! The displays we artfully arranged. You could tell a lot of thought went into the design, and collection. I'm glad we went, but the basement/orphanage area was creepy.

This is a beautifully curated museum. It is a fascinating journey through the history of Texas and Galveston, told through a unique collection of artefacts that are well presented and engaging - does a better job in our view than the San Antonio equivalents. The staff are warm and very welcoming, and the docents very knowledgeable and attentive. It all takes place in a gorgeous building which has been magnificently restored, set in beautiful grounds, with a delightful cafe and shop. Highly recommend for a visit.

It was closed the day we bought the ticket for which makes me wonder why I could buy a ticket as a visitor from out of town. I obviously would like a refund

Texas and early American history told with exquisite antiques in electronic explained creative displays in a unique magnificently twice restored building that would be worth visiting it alone. An elevator enables all to tour the entire display and facilities in just over an hour. A Texan’s delight. Don’t miss the introductory video of its history.

This museum is housed in a beautiful building that served as an orphanage for most of its life. The art collection wasn’t really my cup of tea, but that doesn’t mean someone who appreciates Texas history and western art won’t love it. There is a very small section in the basement that talks about the history of the orphanage and I really would have loved a tour to learn more about the history of the orphanage and the building. They were supposed to have a tour during the time we were there, but it wasn’t running. We spent about an hour. There’s a parking lot in the back along with lots of street parking in front.

Hidden gem of a museum. The building used to be a children’s orphanage. It was restored after the flood. The building is magnificent. The collection is varied and extensive including 3 Warhols, the Stelzig’s store horse, and information about Texas through the years. We spent 2 hours. We will be back to see it again. Highly recommend.

This is a hidden gem of a museum. Most people go to Galveston for the beach. We found this place by using the Hilton App that has a link to a map that populates there entire area. We found it through that. This building was built in 1895 and was operated as an orphanage that withstood the terrible hurricane of 1900. It now has great historical objects. There’s a diorama of the Battle of San Jacinto. Outstanding. The sections are: a journey through the history of Texas, when the Spanish were here and the beautiful artifacts therein. One area plays the story of the terrible hurricane of 7 Sept 1900, devastating the city and losing 6,000 people.

I found the museum very interesting. It was worth the trip. I really enjoyed the history and the art. The museum was worth the price of admission.

Kids loved the battle scene and finding all the key players. We enjoyed learning about the history of Galveston and seeing all the artifacts!

The Bryan Museum was a great find for us! We easily enjoyed a couple hours there. They have quite a collection. There’s a Spanish Colonial Gallery, Texas Frontier Gallery, Statehood and Beyond Gallery and lots of other wonderful things to see. There are large collections of historical firearms, saddles, Spurs, clothing, artwork, etc. There’s a display about cowGIRLS and some other cowgirl items in other places. Displays are well done with informational labels and iPads with touch screens that explain various items. There is some beautiful artwork from various times and there are even three paintings by Andy Warhol. One of those is of Annie Oakley. Pretty cool! The tour starts with an 8 minute video introduction to the collections in the museum. Great place to go on a rainy day, in the heat of the day in summer or any time. We really enjoyed it.

We are relatively frequent visitors to Galveston, but this was our first visit to this museum. It was excellent containing memorabilia from the collection of Texas oilman, J.P. Bryan. Located in the historic Galveston Orphanage, the architecture of the building itself is impressive. I would consider this museum a "must see" for visitors to Galveston. It is in walking distance from the Hotel Galvez and has free parking at the museum.

I'm not much of a history buff, but even I enjoyed the displays. Very well done and maintained. The cave set up for children's parties is really neat.

The Bryan Museum, steeped in Galveston history, brings to life Texas, Mexico and the Old West. Outstanding attention to detail, gorgeous home, lush grounds with frolicking butterflies....do not miss this museum your.

The Bryan Museum was a welcome surprise to our vacation. We found time to visit and learned a lot more about our Texas history. The Antique gun collection is Amazing!

Superb, yet disppointing are the words that describe my reaction to my visit. As a deposit of Texas history, my reveiw echos most as it is indeed excellent in every aspect.. As a keeper of the history of the building and The Home for Orphans for many,many years, it fails miserably.. Not a word about what each room was used for, not a word about where the kitchen was, Nothing on how the children lived, worked or were eductaed. In short, aside from the plaque at the main entrance and something very brief in the basement, the museum has scrubed this aspect of the building clean. By all means visit, it is well worth it from the Texas history aspect, just do not expect much on The Orphans.