14 Fun Indoor Things To Do In Bryan

The Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History

The Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History features a rich variety of exhibits exploring the natural world and the history and culture of the Brazos Valley. Alongside these displays, visitors can enjoy special exhibits, which include traveling exhibits or in-house exclusive exhibits on a diverse range of topics.

Did you know? The Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History is the only place in the world where you can see an authentic Nodosaur fossil replica!

Learn more about the museum's current exhibits here.

Location: 📍 3232 Briarcrest Drive
Hours: Open Tuesday-Saturday 10:00AM-5:00PM
Cost: Adults - $5 | Students, Children, and Senior Citizens - $4 | Children 3 and Under - Free

The Brazos Valley African American Museum

Built on the site of one of the original Black schools in Bryan, Texas, The Brazos Valley African American Museum promotes the history of African American citizens in the Brazos Valley. Step inside to view artifacts, listen to oral histories and media reports, and see other historical items.

Learn more about the museum here.

Location: 📍 500 E Pruitt Street
Hours: Open Tuesday - Thursday, 12:00PM-5:00PM | Saturday, 12:00PM - 4:00PM
Cost: Adults - $5 | Senior Citizens - $4 | Students - $2 | Children 5 and Under - Free

The Carnegie History Center

The oldest operating Carnegie Library in Texas (one of the three oldest libraries in the state) is the perfect place to hide out inside. It's a historical library and genealogical research center that's open to the public and has many different resources about Bryan and its adjoining counties. Whether or not you're in the middle of a research project, there's plenty of places to sit, historical books to see, and events throughout the year.

Learn more about the Carnegie here.

Location:📍 111 S Main St
Hours: Open Tuesday-Friday, 10:00AM-5:00PM
Cost: Free

The Queen Theatre

The Queen is a revitalized boutique theatre that shows classic films and current Hollywood Blockbusters. It first opened in 1939 as one of the finest movie houses in Texas (and was the first air-conditioned movie theatre west of the Mississippi).

The Queen Theatre is owned by the family who initially opened it in the early 1900s, and offers comfortable reclining chairs and offers food + drink service during movies.

Find movie times at The Queen Theatre here.

Location: 📍 110 S Main St.
Hours: Hours vary, click here for details
Cost: $7 Matinee | $11 Evening Show

Historic Coffee Shops

Historic Downtown Bryan has several coffee shops where you can unwind inside while encountering history first-hand. Polite Coffee Co. is located in one of the oldest homes in Bryan, Texas, which was formerly the home of Dr. Kyle (namesake of Kyle Field). It was originally built in 1898 by George Samuel Parker of Parker Lumber Company, which was headquartered out of what is now Tavo Coffee Co.

Head down the street to Tavo for even more Bryan, Texas history. They still have G.S. Parker's safe and the old-school teller counter where employees would make transactions. Fun fact: Parker Lumber Co. was responsible for the construction of many of Bryan's historic homes.

Harvest Coffee Co. is also housed in a unique historic building along Main Street that used to be a bank in the 1840s (see the photo below).

Find even more great coffee shops with our guide to the best coffee shops in Bryan, TX.

DeGallery Art Studio & Gallery

Whether you're a creative or an art admirer, you're sure to enjoy DeGallery. This locally-run gallery and art studio offers art classes for adults and kids throughout the year along with special workshops.

The gallery space is also open to the public and features original and unique art from around the world. The exhibits rotate, so there's always something new to see!

Learn more about DeGallery here.

Location: 📍 930 North Rosemary Dr.
Hours: Hours vary, click here for details.

Shopping Around Downtown Bryan, TX

This is a great way to have fun even if it's hot or raining outside! You can easily spend a day thrifting or antiquing at eclectic stores like Rabbit Hole Attic Antiques, Sweet Repeat Resale, or Corner of Time Antiques Mall. For even more unexpected finds, stop by Old Bryan Marketplace or Ed's Bookshop!

To find more unique shops around town, click here.

Curious Collections Vinyl Records

Spend time browsing through thousands of new and vintage records at Curious Collections, where you can also find CDs, cassettes, and turntables. They often have listening parties, too!

This is the largest independent record store in Bryan-College Station, opened in 2016 by a local Texas A&M graduate who had a massive record collection inheritance and a passion for vinyl.

Learn more about Curious Collections here.

Location: 📍 710 North Rosemary Dr.
Hours: Open daily, hours vary

Karaoke & Open Mic Nights

Even if there's not live music on the calendar, you can enjoy the arts in Bryan, Texas almost every night of the week with open mic nights (and take part in them during karaoke!).

Most open mic/karaoke events are indoors, including Wednesdays at Carney's Pub, Wednesdays at The 101, and Thursdays at The Boiler Room.

Explore a full list of where to enjoy Karaoke and Open Mic in Bryan, TX.

Legends Event Center

Play basketball, volleyball, pickleball at Legends Event Center with a day pass! They also have a full arcade and VR games to enjoy. Their schedule changes weekly, so be sure to check out their Open Gym schedule before visiting.

Learn more about Legends Event Center here.

Location: 📍 2533 Midtown Pk Blvd
Hours: Open times vary — Click here for details
Cost: $5 for an Open Gym day pass

Indoor Playgrounds

Younger adventurers will love exploring these indoor playgrounds around town. Smarty Sprouts is best for little ones, complete with a 3-story play structure, ball pit, and areas to create with blocks and legos.

Urban Air and Jumping World are also great options for energetic kiddos, featuring tons of trampolines, ninja rope courses, dodgeball and a whole lot of fun.

The Break Room

There's a lot of unconventional fun to choose from at The Break Room! Smash stuff in their Rage Room, get messy in the Paint Splatter Room, test your aim in their BB-gun shooting gallery, create mosaic art in their Art Room, or explore different worlds in one of their 10 VR Escape Rooms.

No matter what you choose, you're sure to have fun hiding out from the weather at this unique spot!

Learn more about The Break Room here.

Location: 📍 5957 Jones Rd.
Hours: Tuesday - Thursday, 12PM-5PM | Friday - Saturday, 12PM-8PM

Live Oak Archery

Have you ever shot a bow and arrow? Head to Live Oak Archery to practice at their indoor 40-yard archery range! If you don't have your own equipment, don't worry — you can rent some from Live Oak, which carries multiple kinds of brands of bows and arrows.

Learn more about Live Oak Archery here.

Location:📍 1600 S College Ave.
Hours: Tuesday - Friday, 1PM-6PM
Cost: $15 Day Pass

Hush & Whisper Distillery Tour

This local grain-to-glass distillery makes white whiskey, gin, and vodka using local grains from farmers in the Brazos Valley.

Step inside the historic Varisco building for a tour of the distillery to learn about the process, then try the award-winning spirits during a tasting. Distillery tours are offered every hour, on the hour.

Learn more about Hush & Whisper Distilling Co. here.

Location: 📍 219 N Main St.
Hours: Thursday - Friday, 2PM-11PM | Saturday, 11AM-11PM
Cost: $10 per person

Bryan, TX Taco Trail

Earn points and win prizes along the Bryan, TX Taco Trail! With more than 40 different restaurants to experience, the Taco Trail showcases unique flavors with dozens of authentic taquerias, Mexican restaurants, and even a few non-traditional & fusion taco offerings.

Click here to sign up for the Taco Trail.

Messina Hof Estate Wine Tastings

What better way to beat the heat than relaxing with a glass of locally-made wine at Messina Hof Estate Winery? This award-winning winery has a spacious tasting room that's open throughout the week, and wine enthusiasts can learn even more about the wine-making process during weekend tours of the vineyard and cellar.

Learn more about Messina Hof Winery here.

Location: 📍 4545 Old Reliance Rd.
Hours: Wednesday-Saturday, 11AM-9PM | Sunday, 11AM-6PM | Monday-Tuesday, 3-8PM