The Bryan Museum, 1315 21st St. Galveston,
TX
77550United States
These tours have reached maximum capacity. Like many busy seaports, Galveston had a substantial immigrant population. When disaster or disease struck, traditional family support was an ocean away, meaning that local orphanages were a critical support system for islanders. Join us for a very special evening Museum tour, not of the collections—but of the Galveston Orphans Home. Join volunteer Donna Reznicek as she provides a detailed Orphanage Tour explaining the history of the institution and day to day life for…
Included in Museum AdmissionJoin Russell Autrey, photographer, artist, author, and raconteur inside The Bryan Museum on Galveston Island. Autrey will share stories about his career and tips for taking the spectacular bird and wildlife photographs.
RSVP REQUIRED USE THE FORM BELOW Enjoy a virtual presentation by Gary Pinkerton as he decodes the obscure scrap of paper, almost hidden in the corner of the Frontier Gallery. His examination will offer new ideas about the possible meaning of the message. https://thebryanmuseum.formstack.com/forms/js.php/jack_evins_copyOnline Form - JUNE 4 | GARY PINKERTON
Featured Book: Black Cowboys of Texas Join Museum staff and fellow members online via ZOOM to discuss this award-winning book! African American cowboys had to survive discrimination, bigotry, and prejudice. The lives of these cowhands tell a story of skill and grit, as they did what was necessary to gain the trust and respect of those who controlled their destiny. That meant being the best—at roping, bronc busting, taming mustangs, calling the brands, controlling the remuda, or topping off horses.…
Join us LIVE on Facebook with host Bobby Martin for a fun and engaging Trivia! Let's see how many questions you can get right. https://www.facebook.com/thebryanmuseum/ LIVE video broadcast of this week's #TriviaTuesday, themed Galveston, will be available for viewing below during the time of the event. This program is made possible with funding from Humanities Texas and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) as part of the federal CARES Act.
Please join us here on Thursday, July 16 for the third episode of the War on Rats! Bubonic Plague in Galveston series. This program is made possible with funding from Humanities Texas and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) as part of the federal CARES Act.
This program is an online event and can be enjoyed from the comfort of your own home. The Lost Bird Project film (1 hour 3 mins).. A compelling and touching documentary about the efforts of sculptor Todd McGrain’s efforts to place his memorials of five extinct birds in the places where they were last seen in the wild in North America. Casts of all five statues are exhibited around The Bryan grounds. Joan Marshall, Museum Director, will be mixing a…
Tune in for the 4th episode of the War on Rats video series. This program is made possible with funding from Humanities Texas and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) as part of the federal CARES Act. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5VQdqhwNhQ&w=560&h=315]
The Bryan Museum, 1315 21st St. Galveston,
TX
77550United States
Open for Galveston Island residents (ages 8 to 12 years old) Lights. Canvas. Action! Get ready to star in your own Texas and American Western adventure at History Camp at The Bryan Museum. Campers will enjoy activities including art, drama, writing, crafts, and games all while learning about Texas history. Follow in the footsteps of Texas artists, such as Frank Reaugh, Elisabet Ney, and Porfirio Salinas with daily art lessons. Step in the shoes of pioneers & legends such as…
Want to keep leaning about the plague and other diseases? You don't want to miss this final episode of the series! This program is made possible with funding from Humanities Texas and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) as part of the federal CARES Act. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=watch?v=9F_I4mjim4o&list=PLy8i3cCvINgHlupcmPhcA5JIluRkd8puZ&w=1060&h=515]
Naturalist and author Joel Greenberg, scientists, artists, and teachers reveal the forgotten story of the passenger pigeon extinction and its striking relevance to conservation challenges today.
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