Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History

Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History The ONLY Natural History Museum in the area inspiring visitors with natural and cultural history!

Located in the heart of Texas, the Museum promotes science and natural and cultural history education, while encouraging responsible stewardship of all natural and cultural resources. Serving all Texans, the Museum: (1) provides educational programming (exhibits, camps, classes, lectures, outreach, tours, & special events); (2) safeguards artifacts and natural specimens for future generations; a

nd (3) forms cooperative partnerships with arts and cultural organizations, community oriented entities, and academic institutions throughout the Brazos Valley.

Come visit the Museum's booth at the 2026 Spring Senior Expo on May 13, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Brazos Center...
05/06/2026

Come visit the Museum's booth at the 2026 Spring Senior Expo on May 13, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Brazos Center in Bryan, TX. This year's event features a safari theme -- it will be lots of fun and the Museum will be open free to seniors in honor of the Expo!
https://www.bvcog.org/about/blog/spring-senior-expo-2026-bryan-tx ❤️

Please note that due to an unexpected conflict, we had to move the Butterfly Release to July 25th! Tickets are on sale ...
05/06/2026

Please note that due to an unexpected conflict, we had to move the Butterfly Release to July 25th! Tickets are on sale for our popular "Wish Upon a Butterfly" release on July 25th! One butterfly ticket for $20 (6 for $100) gives the purchaser one butterfly to release, and admission for the whole family into the Museum for the event! Call to purchase over the phone, or purchase in person at the Museum. Don't delay, tickets often sell out! For more information, see our webpage: https://www.brazosvalleymuseum.org/wish-upon-a-butterfly

Summer Nature Camp registration is open to everyone today, April 28! Please check our website for camp registration; our...
04/28/2026

Summer Nature Camp registration is open to everyone today, April 28! Please check our website for camp registration; our registration button is now live on the camp web page. It is going to be a terrific summer - lots of wonderful, engaging, fun, educational activities for campers to enjoy! ❤️ www.brazosvalleymuseum.org/summer-nature-camp

Don't miss Shipwreck Week-End Open House at the Anthropology Building (340 Spence St., College Station) at Texas A&M Un...
04/10/2026

Don't miss Shipwreck Week-End Open House at the Anthropology Building (340 Spence St., College Station) at Texas A&M University, tomorrow, April 11, from 12 - 4 pm! Enjoy an entertaining presentation about the boat by Jennifer Jones, Curator, the Smithsonian Institution, at the Innovative Learning Classroom Building, Rm. 112, 10:30 - !1:30 AM. (215 Lamar St., College Station). ❤️ https://calendar.tamu.edu/event/379890-shipwreck-weekend

Museum Members receive priority registration on our Summer Nature Camps! April 1: Contributor, Benefactor, & President’...
04/01/2026

Museum Members receive priority registration on our Summer Nature Camps! April 1: Contributor, Benefactor, & President’s Circle Members ($250+) April 7 : Sponsor Level Members ($150+) April 14: Family Level Members ($100+)
April 21: Student, Senior Citizen, Individual, & Dual Level Members ($30+) Open registration for non-members begins April 28th! Classes fill up quickly, so call the Museum and become a member today! 979-776-2195 https://www.brazosvalleymuseum.org/copy-of-summer-nature-camp

Join us this Saturday, at the Boonville Heritage Park, 10 am to 2 pm for our free annual Wildflower Day! It will be a b...
03/19/2026

Join us this Saturday, at the Boonville Heritage Park, 10 am to 2 pm for our free annual Wildflower Day! It will be a beautiful day to enjoy the park and flowers; visit with artists offering painting tip;, learn about flowers at our educational booths; and try your own hand at painting! Limited handicapped parking is available at the Park; general parking is available in surrounding areas and at the Kroger's parking lot. Call 979-776-2195 for more information! ❤️🌷

Our popular Spring Mini Camp for ages 4 -12 is almost here!! "Exploring the Brazos," March 9 - 13, will be a week of fun...
03/05/2026

Our popular Spring Mini Camp for ages 4 -12 is almost here!! "Exploring the Brazos," March 9 - 13, will be a week of fun filled activities exploring the river's ecology, flora and fauna, history, and the peoples who lived along its banks. Sign up for one day or all five! https://www.brazosvalleymuseum.org/spring-mini-camp ❤️

Happy World Wildlife Day! This is a day designated by the U.N. to celebrate wild animals and plants and recognize the u...
03/03/2026

Happy World Wildlife Day! This is a day designated by the U.N. to celebrate wild animals and plants and recognize the unique roles and contributions of wildlife to people and the planet. The 2026 theme is: Medicinal and Aromatic Plants: Conserving Health, Heritage and Livelihoods. https://wildlifeday.org/en Visit the Museum to learn more about wild animals! ❤️

Our Winter Mini Camp was so well received! Comments from one of our happy parents, Laura Harper: "My kids attended the ...
01/27/2026

Our Winter Mini Camp was so well received! Comments from one of our happy parents, Laura Harper: "My kids attended the winter camp recently and I just wanted to brag on both the staff and whomever developed the curriculum/ activities. My kids were engaged the entire week and are still asking when they can go back. Not many activities deliver the quality that this program did and I know how much work went into making it such a success. We appreciate you guys!" KUDOS to our team!❤️

The Museum will closing early today, Saturday, January 24, at 2 pm due to inclement weather. Boonville Heritage Park B...
01/24/2026

The Museum will closing early today, Saturday, January 24, at 2 pm due to inclement weather. Boonville Heritage Park Buildings are also closed. Normal hours at the Museum will resume on Tuesday. Please stay safe and warm. ❤️

Address

3232 Briarcrest Drive
Bryan, TX
77802

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+19797762195

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