Announcing our upcoming Show & Tell presentations: First, Rustam Dow gives us a look at nature photography in the area on March 22, including tips and equipment demonstration. Weichen Zhang joins us on April 12 to discuss her We Are Brandon exhibit, which will be at the BGMA for the Continue Reading
We Are Brandon Exhibit on for Month of April
We are absolutely THRILLED to announce that during the month of April, Weichen Zhang’s We Are Brandon photography exhibit will be on display at the BGMA! This incredible series showcases many of the wonderful people that make Brandon a unique and special place. As Zhang states: “In my opinion, what Continue Reading
Show & Tell: A Glimpse Into Wild Westman with Rustam Dow
We’re very excited to announce that wildlife photographer Rustam Dow is our next Show & Tell speaker with his presentation A Glimpse Into Wild Westman. This presentation will feature some of Dow’s work as well as highlighting best practices and equipment for capturing wildlife and even pointing out some of Continue Reading
BGMA Closed March 4
We will be attending the Arts and Culture Tourism Summit on March 4 and therefore will be closed. We will be back to our regular hours Wednesday, March 5.
Heritage Dinner for the South West Manitoba Genealogical Society
The annual Heritage Dinner for the South West Manitoba Genealogical Society Inc. is coming up on April 2 with guest speaker Gordon Goldsborough! Tickets only available until March 25. More information can be found on their website.
A Warm Welcome to 2025!
At the start of the new year, we brought something from Brandon’s past to the museum. Just added to our early Brandon infrastructure display is this streetcar bumper, donated by city councillor, and board member, Shaun Cameron. The downtown streetcar system ran from 1913 to 1932 after being Continue Reading
Holiday Hours
The BGMA is taking a break until the New Year, but we’ll be back January 2 for visits and tours! We will be checking our email periodically, so don’t hesitate to send us a message at bgmainfo@wcgwave.ca if you have any questions. Have a wonderful holiday season, we look forward Continue Reading
Last Week for Tours in 2024
The heat is back on and we’re ready for your visits! During construction, parking can be found on Pacific or Rosser. Saturday December 14 will be our last day open to the public until 2025 so make sure to drop in and say hello! Call 204-717-1514 or email bgmainfo@wcgwave.ca if Continue Reading
Hours During Construction
Due to the possibility of air borne contaminants, we will be shutting off our heating system for the next few days and therefore will not be open to the public for the next few days. We look forward to seeing you next week!
Citizen Appointments to the BGMA
The City of Brandon is now accepting applications to join the Brandon General Museum and Archives Board of Directors. Deadline to apply is November 15, 2024. The application and more information can be found here. Brandon General Museum & Archives Board The Purpose and Role of this Board: The Board was Continue Reading