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1315 21st Street
Galveston, Texas 77550
info@thebryanmuseum.org
(409) 632-7685
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Open Daily  |  10 A.M. – 5 P.M.
Closed  |  Tuesday
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Guns and Whiskey: Browning and Winchester: Firearms of the American West
May 13, 5:30PM – 6:30PM
Members - $20
Non-Members - $30
Lecture by Danny Michael and whiskey tasting featuring spirits from Texas Tail Distillery
The curator of the Cody Firearms Museum at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West in Cody, Wyoming, Danny Michael, will share his expert knowledge about guns found in The Bryan Museum Collection, including two pieces found in the “From the Vault” special exhibit. Sip a whiskey flight while learning about several important guns of the West such as an extremely rare 1853 J.M. Browning Harmonica Rifle and a beautiful 1908 David Wade Harris Engraved Colt Frontier Six Shooter Single Action Revolver. The latter features coverage of famous Texas cattle brands appearing on the cylinder, barrel and grip strap intermingled with foliate scroll and stippling.
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Galveston Orphans Home Tour
May 2, 11AM – 12:30PM
Gallery Talk
After Hours at The Bryan
May 6, 4PM – 7PM
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Guns and Whiskey: Browning and Winchester: Firearms of the American West
May 13, 5:30PM – 6:30PM
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Karankawa: Voices from the Texas Gulf Coast Members Opening Reception
May 15, 5:30PM – 8PM
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Coffee with the Director
June 2, 9AM – 11AM
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