The Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History founded in 1961 is our science, nature, and cultural history museum. It focuses on natural and cultural history and encourages human interaction with nature through its many art and science exhibits plus public programs such as field trips, summer nature camps and “Wish Upon a Butterfly.” The museum […]
This 12-acre site is located in College Station’s Veterans Park and Athletic Complex, Chartered in 2000 as a non-profit, is dedicated to veterans from our nation’s major wars. The Brazos Valley Veterans Memorial (BVVM), includes many life-sized statues, a Wall of Honor, interpretive panels and memorial sites. Memorial Locator Map (2018) Former President George H.W. […]
These life-like sculptures commemorate The Bryan Bombers, a 1940’s member of the Class C Lone Star League in baseball. Since 2007, the Brazos Valley Bombers are a collegiate summer baseball team based in Bryan, TX. Sculptor: Lynn HasteInstallation: 22 November 2005 Location: in front of the La Salle Hotel, 120 South Main Street, Bryan, TX […]
This family-run trattoria offering classic Italian pasta dishes with beer & wine in stylish, modern digs. There is a lovely, very large wall mosaic inside that was originally in the building when Caffe Capri began in 1995 (artist unknown). Visit the three fun murals outside by artist, Sarah Blackmon. 222 N. Main St. Bryan, TX […]
Michael D. Bigger was known internationally for large, colorful metal compositions and was also a charismatic teacher at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design. A colleague said “Watching him work alone on a piece was like watching a ballet with a crane.” Sculptor: Michael BiggerInstallation: 12 January 1999 Location: on the lawn behind the […]
Casa Rod is family-owned and -operated since 1978, with great flavorful food and inviting atmosphere and service. Three delightful murals, by artist Ken Manthai, are on the south side of the building. 300 N. Bryan Ave. Bryan, TX 77803Yelp website979-314-2213
The sculpture, representing the sister cities of Bryan and College Station was funded by a grant from Keep Texas Beautiful. Gary Lee Price has a “passion for art, and belief that art empowers and lifts the human spirit.” Literally thousands of Gary Lee Price sculptures are in public and private collections throughout the world. Sculptor: […]
Mexican & Tex-Mex eats are offered with cocktails in a casual cafe setting with brick walls. The art hanging on the walls is striking, particularly the portraits of Mexican artist, Frida Kahlo. 106 N Parker Ave. Bryan, TX 77803https://cilantrobcs.com/979-704-6751
If you wondered who was responsible for the Western motifs on the walls around the twin cities, it was Maury Jacob, retired landscape architect for the Bryan district of the Texas Department of Transportation. This example stretches for 2 blocks on Wellborn Rd, near Hannover St. Artist: Maury JacobLocation: corner of Wellborn Rd and Hannover […]
Degallery is an art gallery, event space and studio for art students of all ages and levels of experience. The gallery exhibitions are continually changing with original, unique and accessible art from around the world. Degallery hosts the First Saturday Outdoor Art Market every month from September to May and is also the home of […]
The sculpture represents an ancient deer hunt by the Roman goddess Diana. The corporate sponsor was First National Bank; the foundation and platform were generously constructed by Dudley Construction. Sculptor: Dr. Joe SmithInstallation: 21 September 2000 Location: Prosperity Bank, 1862 Rock Prairie Road College Station, TX 77845
This large steel abstract sculpture weighing about 5000 pounds was installed to be a permanent fixture in Eastgate Park to symbolize the new millennium. Sculptor: Dr. Joe SmithInstallation: 21 March 2000 Location: Eastgate Park 902 Foster Ave. College Station TX, at the intersection of Texas Avenue South and Walton Dr., near Textbook Solutions, 107 Walton […]