The Texas frontier in the 1800s was no place for the uninformed and unprepared. Adapting to this hostile environment meant using ingenuity, an understanding of the environment, and having the tools to overcome the challenges. Historian and raconteur Dennis Jones will take you back to that time with a display of black powder weapons and an assortment of common items that every self-respecting frontiersman had in his kit. Learn how simple natural materials were incorporated into an everyday life with…
An event every week that begins at 9:00 am on Sunday, repeating until May 31, 2020
The Bryan Museum, 1315 21st St. Galveston,
TX
77550United States
These weekly outdoor markets, hosted at the Museum, provide a direct connection to vendors creating and growing fresh whole foods, including farms, ranches, bakeries, cheese-makers, and specialty-foods producers.
It is time to celebrate every Bryan! Did you know that your family name has deep roots in Texas history? The Bryan Museum on Galveston Island tells the story of the settlement of the west and Texas better than any other Museum in America! It also honors the name Bryan and all those with that name who contributed to the United States. Please join us on Sunday, January 26 for this celebration. All you need to attend is the last…
The Bryan Museum, 1315 21st St. Galveston,
TX
77550United States
Join fellow Museum members in our Conference Room for a lively discussion of Stephen Harrigan’s award-winning The Gates of the Alamo. A riveting novel about the siege and fall of the Alamo, the book is an unforgettable re-creation of time, a place, and a heroic conflict.
INCLUDED IN MUSEUM ADMISSION PRICE! Who doesn’t love a good pirate story? Especially if it involves the infamous Jean Lafitte and wagons of silver lost in an East Texas lake? Historian and award-winning author Gary L. Pinkerton will regale the audience with stories from his newest book “True Believers – Treasure Hunters at Hendricks Lake.” Rather than focusing on the story of the lost treasure, Pinkerton will share colorful stories of the wildly diverse assortment of treasure hunters that have…
At this exclusive event, you’ll be the first to tour the upcoming Destination Moon exhibit with Joan Marshall, the Museum Director! Joan will also share her vision for the exhibition and exciting Museum initiatives. The event is limited to current members at the Alcalde, Empresario, Archer, Wharton, Austin, and Old 300 levels plus 2 guests. Each member at that level is invited to attend with two guests. RSVP required! https://thebryanmuseum.formstack.com/forms/js.php/coffeeOnline Form - Coffee with Joan
An event every week that begins at 3:00 pm on Thursday, happening 11 times
Wine at The Bryan | 3:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M. Second, Third, and Fourth Thursdays of the Month! In conjunction with Galveston’s Own Farmers Market, you are cordially invited to join us for a relaxing time and conversation with friends, family, and Museum staff. Wine and beer will be available for purchase inside the Museum Shop. Please enter from our Guest Parking lot behind the Museum. We look forward to seeing you there! Galveston’s Own Farmers Market | 3:00 P.M.…
Included in Museum Admission
Cotton! The origins of this simple plant fiber grown worldwide remain hazy, but the earliest specimens are 7,000 years old and are remarkably similar to what is grown today. Historical program coordinator Katrina Yordy of Jesse Jones Park and Nature Center will demonstrate the process of changing raw cotton into the fabric that we love. Try your hand at ginning, carding, spinning, and weaving. Learn about Eli Whitney’s little machine that revolutionized an industry, boll worms, natural dyes, and why its illegal to grow cotton in your garden without a permit.
For thousands of years, humankind has been captivated by the moon. Moon goddesses featured prominently in Ancient Rome and Greece, and in 1957, Sputnik catapulted the global space race forward. We invite our Members to join us for the launch of "Destination Moon" exhibit. Enjoy libations, music, & lite bites!
An event every week that begins at 9:00 am on Sunday, repeating until May 31, 2020
The Bryan Museum, 1315 21st St. Galveston,
TX
77550United States
These weekly outdoor markets, hosted at the Museum, provide a direct connection to vendors creating and growing fresh whole foods, including farms, ranches, bakeries, cheese-makers, and specialty-foods producers.
An event every week that begins at 3:00 pm on Thursday, happening 11 times
Wine at The Bryan | 3:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M. Second, Third, and Fourth Thursdays of the Month! In conjunction with Galveston’s Own Farmers Market, you are cordially invited to join us for a relaxing time and conversation with friends, family, and Museum staff. Wine and beer will be available for purchase inside the Museum Shop. Please enter from our Guest Parking lot behind the Museum. We look forward to seeing you there! Galveston’s Own Farmers Market | 3:00 P.M.…
FREE Admission to Select Galleries
Browse our first-floor galleries, socialize, have a glass of wine in La Sirena, and enjoy a presentation by Susan Bonnefond as she analyzes the Confederate violin shotgun on display.
An event every month that begins at 10:30 am on day Second of the month, happening 12 times
FREE EVENT WITH ONLINE RSVP
Calling all children (up to 12 years) who want to learn a little history and try their hand at old fashioned crafts and games. Mark your calendar for the second Saturday of each month for a fun interactive experience led by Museum Education staff. Classes start promptly at 10:30. Complete at least 9 sessions for a Junior Historian Certificate. Topics vary by month. RSVP below!
![[Gallery Presentation] Frontier Texas Survival](https://i2.wp.com/thebryanmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/20190504_131257.jpg?fit=4032%2C3024&ssl=1 "[Gallery Presentation] Frontier Texas Survival")
![[Gallery Presentation] A Woman’s Work is Never Done](https://i1.wp.com/thebryanmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Hands-on-TX-History-178-of-222.jpg?fit=6000%2C4000&ssl=1 "[Gallery Presentation] A Woman’s Work is Never Done")
