Get involved in Brandon’s rich history by becoming a BGMA board member! The City of Brandon is now accepting applications to join the Brandon General Museum and Archives Board of Directors. Deadline to apply is December 1. Physical applications can be found at the museum. More information here Email cityclerk@brandon.ca Continue Reading
BGMA Closed Nov 11
We will be closed on Saturday November 11th, we highly recommend that you attend the Remembrance Day Free Open House at Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum from 1pm-4pm. While there, be sure to pay your respects at their RCAF memorial. We will return to our regular hours on Wednesday, November Continue Reading
Wingspan Nov 29
Board Games at the BGMA new date! Come try your hand playing Wingspan, an award winning card-driven board game, on Nov 29 at 1pm. No experience needed, we’ll have a Wingspan expert on hand to explain how to play.“You are bird enthusiasts—researchers, bird watchers, ornithologists, and collectors—seeking to discover and Continue Reading
Remembering the Prince Edward Hotel Event Nov 20
The Brandon General Museum and Archives is proud to present an afternoon tea with Tony Griffin, former Manager of the Prince Edward Hotel! Mr. Griffin will share his memories of his time with the Prince Edward Hotel from 1961-1971. We will also screen the wonderful “Tales From The Eddy” video. Continue Reading
BGMA Closed Sat, Oct 25
Due to the watermain repair, the BGMA will be closed to the public on Saturday, October 25. We will still be reachable by email at bgmainfo@wcgwave.ca
POSTPONED: Wingspan Oct 25
We are sad to announce that due to watermain repair on Saturday, October 25, we will have to postpone our Wingspan board game afternoon. A new date will be set shortly. Thank you for understanding.
Show & Tell: Dezarae Bodnar Nov 15
Join Dezarae Bodnar to hear her observations on the journey of the final year of the Sioux Valley Dakota Nation Unity Riders Truth and Reconciliation ride across Southwestern Manitoba. From Birtle to Elkhorn to Brandon Indian Residential School sites. This special Show & Tell talk is coming up on November Continue Reading
Show & Tell: Kevin Conlin Nov 8
The next edition of our Show & Tell speaker series will be His Geological World with Kevin Conlin. This presentation will be on November 8 at 2pm. These presentations are by donation and we recommend you RSVP. Call 204-717-1514 or email bgmainfo@wcgwave.ca to reserve your seat.
UPDATE – SOLD OUT! Dark History Pub Crawl: Oct 30
A second date has been added for our Dark History Pub Crawl with City of Brandon Parks & Recreation Services! Tickets can be purchased here
BGMA Closed Oct 10
We are closed Friday, October 10 but will return to our regular hours on Saturday, October 11.