Fabulous Old west firearms, saddles, spurs, Western Art - Fabulous!! So much more than an art museum. This is the best I have seen in Texas for period firearms, saddles, spurs, western art, uniforms; phenomenal historical collection of the old west and Spanish heritage. Second only to one other museum of the west I have seen to date in Texas. Anyone who loves the old west will love this place for both its western art and western artifacts!! They also had a Mardi Gras custom and mask collection that my wife loved, as well as the western Art and Lady Bronc Rider display. The building alone is worth the visit- a real heritage piece of old Galveston. The displays also cover the building history as an orphanage and how all the orphans came to be - from the 1900 storm that wiped out the city. Don’t miss this place. I put it above any other attraction in Galveston.

Wonderful Texas museum. - The museum was fascinating. Loved all the historical information, the paintings and artifacts. But most especially the orphan exhibit.

Great history of the West, - A very through history of the West from the original people through the evolution of colonial powers, and recent history. Also a special exhibit on Mardi Gras. Clothing, rifles and guns, artifacts. Allow 2 hours or more. Three floors - elevators.

Byron Museum the Place to Be - The saddles and the stories of the orphans. A great way to spend a rainy afternoon. Surprises around every corner.

A must do for history buffs - A great trip back in time with some texas history. Very historical building, loved all the wood and chandeliers. An affordable must do if you like history

Great surprise in Galveston: The Bryan Museum! - Did not know about this interesting museum in Galveston. Located in the former Galveston Orphan Home, beautiful 19th century building, houses a great collection of history artifacts and art very nicely organized and documented. A must if you visit Galveston!

Great museum experience - Staff is so knowledgeable and professional. The museum captures the essence of Texas and Bryan history. It was awesome.

Best museum in Galveston - Upon arrival parking was abundant, the hours of operation was exceptional. The staff is knowledgeable, kind, and very wonderful with any questions that you have not only was it a very clean museum, but it was fully stocked. It would be something that anyone coming to Galveston should see it is things that you will never get a chance to see anywhere else.

Bryan Museum visit - Just love the various types of Texas history artifacts on display. The art work and Biographies on the artists is great. Can't wait to make a Thursday night event.

Great Museum - Interesting Artifacts - Fun for the Entire Family - I've been to Galveston many times over the last 30 years. This was a new experience. The Bryan Museum houses a unique collection of artifacts and opened in the old Galveston orphan home in 2013. It has mainly items from early days in Texas and the southwest. You can see it's history and that of the man who collected the items by doing a search on the web. It's a great way to spend an afternoon in Galveston when you need a break from seaside and nautical stuff. There's something of interest for the whole family.