Honoring African American Heroes & Celebrating Black Voices at the Brazos Valley African American Museum
History & Culture
This is a living museum that reflects the rich diversity of the historical and cultural legacy, present and promise of African Americans in Texas.
Located in Bryan, TX, the Brazos Valley African American Museum is the official repository of artifacts, oral history, media reports, and other important historical source material for the African Americans who settled and lived in the Brazos Valley of Texas.
The Brazos Valley African American Museum is set to celebrate their 15th anniversary with a birthday party at the museum from 1:00PM – 3:00PM on Saturday, July 31, 2021. Details can be found on the museum Facebook page.
Hours:
Sunday-Monday: Closed
Tuesday-Friday: 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Saturday: 10:00AM to 4:00PM
Location:
500 E. Pruitt Street, Bryan, TX 77803
The Brazos Valley African American Museum is a wonderful asset in our community, highlighting the struggles & triumphs of Black & African American individuals.
Those stories represented range from the enslaved people brought to our area in the 1800s and the tragedies they were dealt & overcame, to Civil Rights heroes past & present, as well as everyday citizens of the Brazos Valley who left their mark on our community.
These stories are told through permanent & rotating exhibitions featuring artifacts, first-hand accounts, and artwork from those various time periods, as well as contemporary Black artists. Stop by to see & learn from these emotional, touching, and informative displays.
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500 East Pruitt Street Bryan, Texas 77803