The Bryan Museum, Galveston

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4.7

• By Patrick R

  Not expecting to see the journey through the history of Texas this place is a wonderful and has new and interesting visuals no matter which way you look. Could not be completely covered in one visit....  more »

• By melwashere81

  If you love learning about Texas history then you're in luck cause this place is all about history! Apparently the owner is a descendant of Stephen F. Austin so there are many authentic historical...  more »

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• By Dottie allen

  The museum is beautiful! We enjoyed the film at the beginning of the tour. It was very informative about Galveston and Texas history. The upstairs was full of western art, just beautiful! We highly recommend going for a visit!

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• By Matthew Chovanec

  This is such a unique and beautiful museum, which feels like being in the mansion of an eccentric old collector who packed his house to the gills. Lots of incredible artifacts from Texas history and well curated special exhibits. Definitely worth a stop when you're visiting Galveston

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