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Briscoe-Garner Museum

The Briscoe-Garner Museum is dedicated to sharing the remarkable lives and legacies of two of the most influential 20th century political leaders from the Lone Star State: Vice President “Cactus” Jack Garner and Governor Dolph Briscoe.

Many prominent politicians have gathered at Ettie and John Nance Garner’s home, a National Historic Landmark designed by Atlee Ayres and built in 1920. As a museum, the Garner home offers a place for students, families, scholars, and history enthusiasts to learn about the significant impact of two of Uvalde’s native sons.

The Briscoe-Garner Museum is open to the public Tuesdays–Saturdays, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Holiday Closures:

Emancipation Day6/19/2024Wednesday
Independence Day7/4/2024Thursday
Thanksgiving Day11/28/2024Thursday
Day after Thanksgiving11/29/2024Friday
Winter Break12/24/2024Tuesday
Winter Break12/25/2024Wednesday
Winter Break12/26/2024Thursday
Winter Break12/27/2024Friday
Winter Break12/28/2024Saturday
Winter Break12/31/2024Tuesday
Winter Break1/1/2025Wednesday
Emancipation Day 6/19/2025Thursday
Independence Day7/4/2025Friday

Contact Information:

Phone: (830) 278-5018
Fax: (830) 279-0512
Email: send message
Online Form: Contact Us

Physical / Mailing Address:

Briscoe-Garner Museum
333 North Park Street
Uvalde, Texas 78801-4658

On-site parking is free for museum visitors.

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The Briscoe-Garner Museum is ADA compliant. There is an ADA compliant parking space located by the entry sidewalk. The museum has a ramp to enter the front of the building. An elevator is available to transport visitors to the second floor. There is an ADA compliant bathroom available on both levels of the museum. To request specific ADA accommodations, please contact the Briscoe-Garner Museum.

All tours are by appointment only. To arrange a tour, please call (830) 278-5018 or email us.

Galleries, Classrooms, and Public Spaces:

  • Admission is free.
  • All exhibitions are open to the public.
  • All children under age 11 must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.
  • Food and beverages, including bottled water and gum, are not allowed in the galleries.
  • Please be considerate of other visitors and silence cell phones and electronic devices while visiting the Briscoe-Garner Museum.

Personal Photography and Notice of Filming:

  • The use of flash photography, tripods, monopods, or selfie sticks are not permitted at any time. Photography for personal use is allowed unless posted otherwise.
  • Patrons may request reproductions of collection materials by visiting our duplication services page.
  • Please be aware that events and tours at the Briscoe-Garner Museum may be photographed and/or filmed. Your attendance constitutes your authorization for the center to use your photograph, voice, or other likeness for purposes related to the mission of the Briscoe-Garner Museum and/or the Briscoe Center, including but not limited to marketing and promotion in both print and electronic forms. 

Archival Collections:

  • Collections relating to John Nance Garner and Dolph Briscoe are accessible to registered academic and public researchers through the Reading Room at the Briscoe Center’s Research and Collections division located in Austin, Texas. Please visit our Research page for information about how to register as a researcher.

We are part of The University of Texas of Austin. While on campus:

  • The University of Texas at Austin is a tobacco-free campus. Smoking is not allowed inside buildings, on walkways, sidewalks, or parking areas. For detailed information provided by The University of Texas at Austin please visit: https://tobaccofree.utexas.edu/.
  • Campus Carry (S.B.11), individuals licensed to carry a concealed handgun must carry it on or about their person at all times. For detailed information provided by The University of Texas at Austin please visit: https://campuscarry.utexas.edu/.

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