The Bryan Museum, Galveston

I’ve been going to Galveston for over 50 years. I really enjoy the history of the island. Until today I was unaware that there had been more than 1 orphanage on the island. This one, which opened in the late 1800s and closed in 1984, was a victim of the Great Storm of 1900. It was turned into a museum in 2015. Lynne was our guide for a very detailed and interesting tour of relics, arms, art and other pieces of Texas history. Most (if not all) are from the Bryan family personal collections and includes a surprising number of rare items, more than I’ve seen anywhere else. There are also beautiful grounds, an atrium, and a gift shop which was staffed by Jan who was also a friendly wealth of knowledge. They offer many events and a farmers market throughout the year. We were so impressed we bought an annual membership, something we haven’t done in many years. Definitely worth a stop & a return when you are anywhere near Galveston.

Fantastic museum with some Texas history. The screen system they used for showing more information about the various artifacts was fantastic. A great little museum that I didn't even know about until just recently.