Local Artists

In the photo above are Bob and Fairy Lanier, husband and wife artists. Bob won Best of Show and First Place at the 2007 Brazoria County Fair with his winter train scene. Fairy is well-known for her landscapes, especially Texas bluebonnets. Works by the couple are on display and available for sale in the Alvin Museum Gift Shop.



Mary Ann Shry, gift shop volunteer, is shown wearing and displaying custom jewelry made by local artist, Tish Barber. Come see Tish's one of a kind creations available at the Alvin Museum Gift Shop located in the Alvin Historical Museum at 300 W. Sealy, Alvin, Texas. The museum and gift shop are open on Thursdays, Fridays, and the first Saturday of each month from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Ghosts at the Museum

The Alvin Museum Gift Shop offers a variety of gift items and museum society memorabilia. Newest books include Ghosts Along the Brazos by Catherine Munson Foster and A Narrative History of Brazoria County by James A. Creighton. Both of these books are difficult to find. Our newest items are some woven rugs by Donna Rae Harris. We also have books, paintings, jewelry, stationery items all crafted by local residents as well as crosses, pendants, and souvenir items.

The Alvin Museum Gift Shop is located at the Alvin Historical Museum, 300 W. Sealy. It is open on Thursdays, Fridays, and the first Saturday of the month from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Plan a visit soon. You'll be glad you did!