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Brazos river painting

The Brazos

legacy of a mighty river

ON DISPLAY November 14, 2025 - October 24, 2026

A decorative location marker.

Location

3232 Briarcrest Drive

Bryan, TX 77802​

A decorative clock marker.

Hours

10am - 5pm

Tuesday - Saturday

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Admission

The shell from the Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History logo.

Our Mission

To preserve and protect natural and cultural history, to stimulate its understanding, and to encourage responsible stewardship of all natural and cultural resources.

A Native American art piece outside of the Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History building at night while it casts a shadow.
A starry sky, with the Milky Way galaxy somewhat visible.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Learn about the latest events and exhibit openings

Brazos Valley Museum Summer Camp

SUMMER NATURE CAMP

JUNE 2 - AUGUST 8
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Studying science and history helps children to know and understand the world around them.
The Museum offers your child this opportunity in a safe, fun, and educational setting. Through
non-traditional teaching techniques, campers are encouraged to explore science, animal behavior,
history, and their local environment using interactive lessons and educational games and crafts.

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A young girl holding a Monarch butterfly in her hands.

12TH ANNUAL
WISH UPON A BUTTERFLY

JULY 25
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Monarch butterflies will fill the skies in a mid-morning event, "Wish Upon a Butterfly" at the Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History. This symbolic event will highlight the elegant monarch, the Texas state insect, and a signature icon of transformation, hope, and awe.

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A watercolor painting of a buffalo with an emoji heart.

BUFFALO STAMPEDE

OCTOBER 18
5K Race & 1 Mile Fun Run

Runners will also be stampeding their way through Bryan/College Station, Texas on October 18 at 7:30am as the Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History hosts its 17th annual Buffalo Stampede!​ Runners of all ages are welcome, and female and male 5K winners in each age division ranging from 12-and-under to 80 plus will receive a beautiful custom trophy or medal! 

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A young boy sitting on top of a mechanical bull at Boonville Days.

BOONVILLE DAYS

OCTOBER 18
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Enjoy Boonville Days, a Texas history festival of fronteir skills, chuck wagon cooking, arts, and music.  Festive Boonville Days activities from 9am-4pm are inside and outside the Museum. Museum admission is free during the event! 

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A Monet watercolor painting of water lilies.

SUPPORT AND MEMBERSHIP

Become a friend of the Museum

The Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History relies heavily on our friends and neighbors in the Brazos Valley and beyond

Membership comes with benefits, and your gift is tax-deductible

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EXHIBITS

Explore the Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History

A close-up of a lizard housed in the Discovery Room at the Brazos Museum of Natural History.

DISCOVERY ROOM

Live snakes, turtles, fish, tarantulas, scorpions, and much more are on display in the Museum's Discovery Room. Taxidermy mounts, rocks, minerals, and children's books make this room a hit with visitors of all ages.

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A coach wagon on display at the Brazos Museum of Natural HIstory.

NATURAL AND CULTURAL EXHIBITS

The Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History has served the Brazos Valley in many ways since its founding in 1961. There is no other museum within a 100 mile radius of Bryan and College Station which focuses on natural and cultural history and encourages human interaction with nature.

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A log cabin replica at the Boonville Heritage Park.

BOONVILLE HERITAGE PARK

Occupying 11.29 acres, the park is home to the Turner-Peters log house, an original 1856 structure furnished with 19th century pieces that were typical to the Texas frontier. 

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