1315 21st Street
Galveston, Texas 77550
info@thebryanmuseum.org
(409) 632-7685
501(c)(3) Non-Profit
Galveston Orphans' Home
Long before housing The Bryan Museum, our historic building at 1315 21st Street in Galveston served as a refuge to children in need. For almost a century, The Galveston Orphans’ Home served our island community and provided care for orphaned children, as well as those whose parents were not able to support them. In honor of the 6500 young lives who passed through the Home, as well as the people, organizations, and local businesses that helped to keep it operating, The Bryan Museum is proud to announce our permanent exhibit spotlighting their stories.
Orphans' Home Tours
First Saturday of Each Month, 11 a.m.
Explore The Bryan Museum like never before! This special guided tour takes you on a journey through time to show you the building as it once was, when it served as the Galveston Orphan’s Home. Learn about architectural features, uncover the history of the building, and hear stories from orphans who lived here, plus so much more.
This 90-minute tour starts on the Museum grounds and covers the exterior and interior, before leading you to the Galveston Orphans’ Home Special Exhibit. Each tour is limited to 20 people and includes Museum Admission. Subject to availability.
Audio Tour of The Galveston Orphans' Home
The audio tour link is to be experienced while you are visiting the different galleries located in The Bryan Museum. Please find the iPad stands in each gallery to learn more about the history of each gallery room once occupied by the residents of the Galveston Orphans' Home.
The Timeline of the Galveston Orphans' Home
For over 100 years, The Bryan Museum (formerly the Galveston Orphans' Home) has a remarkable history in itself. From William Randolph Hearst to Mark Twain, click on the link below to learn more about this astounding history.