Bryan Museum, Art museum in Galveston, United States.

The Bryan Museum occupies the former Galveston Orphans Home at 1315 21st Street, a restored historic structure with 20,000 square feet of exhibit space and manicured grounds. Its galleries trace Texas and the American West chronologically, with emphasis on Spanish influences, alongside rotating exhibits, a library and an archive.

The museum occupies a former orphanage building from the late 1800s, which itself reflects Galveston's history. The collection traces the region's development from indigenous cultures through the period of American settlement.

The museum's collections reveal how indigenous peoples and European settlers shaped the culture of Texas and the American West over time. Visitors can see how different communities left their mark on the region through art and material culture.

The building is accessible and provides ample space to walk through the galleries at a comfortable pace. Visiting on weekdays typically offers a quieter experience for viewing the exhibitions without crowds.

J.P. Bryan bought his first two pieces at about age ten: a Moore's Patent Front Loading Revolver and a Sharps Patent Four-Barrel Derringer. Both firearms are still in the collection today. He purchased the former Galveston Orphans Home at 1315 21st Street in October 2013, and the museum opened in June 2015.