Arts, Culture, & History

Bryan is a vibrant, diverse community home to a thriving arts scene, rich in cultural diversity, and rooted in a storied past more than 150 years in the making.

The best way to experience all that Bryan has to offer is to immerse yourself in our shared history, experience the arts first-hand, and explore all the threads that have woven together to form the beautiful fabric of our community.

Experience The Arts

With dozens of murals, galleries, studios, and events throughout the year, the artsy side of Bryan may be a bit unexpected, but it’s one of the aspects in our community of which we’re most proud! While much of the artistic energy in town is concentrated in Historic Downtown Bryan, an official Texas Cultural District, you can find artists at work in just about every corner of the city.

From showings at POV & The Stella Hotel, to live music at the Lake Walk Pavillion, and from classes & viewings at DeGallery to wine label design competitions at Messina Hof Winery & Resort, the arts truly thrive in Bryan, Texas.

Immerse Yourself In History

Bryan, Texas got its start as a railroad town more than 150 years ago when William Joel Bryan, nephew of Stephen F. Austin, sold a single square mile of land to representatives of the Houston & Texas Central Railroad. That $3,200 plot of land would soon become a full-fledged city, named in William Joel Bryan’s honor. The town quickly became the agricultural and commercial hub of the Brazos Valley, and the City of Bryan was officially incorporated in November of 1871.

Celebrate the City of Bryan’s 150th anniversary this year with the official Bryan, Texas History Tour! This self-guided tour will lead you on a journey through time as you take a look into the legends of our past at more than 20 historical sites & landmarks throughout the city. Check in to all the stops by December 31, 2021 to receive a Bryan-themed prize pack including a t-shirt, magnet, and stickers. Get started on your self-guided history tour today.

Explore The Cultural Fabric Of Our Community

Many visitors are surprised by the level of cultural diversity here in Bryan, but with a world-renowned university & a wonderful quality of life, it just makes sense that people of all backgrounds would settle down here – and we welcome them with open arms & a friendly “howdy!”

Events like Fiestas Patrias each September, Boonville Heritage Days in October, Brazos Valley Worldfest every fall, and Juneteenth celebrations in the summer provide great opportunities to partake in & enjoy the customs, traditions, and contributions of many of the groups that have helped build Bryan into the city we so cherish.

When we’re not actively celebrating the many cultures that find a home in Bryan, we’re busy chowing down on culinary delights from around the globe. Authentic Thai and top-notch taquerias… All that (and more) are on the table in Bryan, Texas!

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