Join the Brandon Public Library and Brandon General Museum & Archives in the heart of downtown Brandon as we investigate some of the darker parts of our city’s history. This walking tour will delve into the more grisly pieces of our past: epidemics, murders, deadly accidents, and other shocking stories Continue Reading
Events
UPDATE – SOLD OUT! Dark History Pub Crawl: Oct 16
Exciting news! We’re bringing back our Dark History Pub Crawl on October 16, in collaboration with City of Brandon Parks & Recreation Services! Space is limited, click here to register!
BGMA Closed: Sept 30
Please note, The BGMA will be closed Sept 30 for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we hope you will be able to join us for the Orange Shirt Day Walk starting at 12pm from the Riverbank and also participate in other events throughout Truth and Reconciliation Week. For more Continue Reading
Board Games at the BGMA: Wingspan!
Board Games at the BGMA! Come try your hand playing Wingspan, an award winning card-driven board game, on Oct 25 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
Show & Tell: Barbara Andrew Oct 18
Join us for another edition of our Show & Tell speaker series with Barbara Andrew’s presentation The Unexpected Legacy of John Lane and His Junior Birders. This special talk will be held in the BJ Hales Gallery on October 18 at 2pm. These presentations are by donation and we Continue Reading
Show & Tell: Nightscape with Doug Derksen
Our Show & Tell series returns after a summer hiatus with a wonderful presentation by Doug Derksen titled Nightscape. “Standing under the stars, moon, milky way, or aurora on a clear night always fills me with awe. Nightscape is a series of photographs and stories capturing the wonder of Continue Reading
Doors Open Brandon
Doors Open Brandon is a FREE full weekend event that offers visitors the chance to explore historically significant sites here in Brandon! A Look at Downtown Brandon’s Architecture will take you on a guided tour of downtown Brandon, its buildings, and some of its history as well as the intricate Continue Reading
Saturday May 17 Hours: 2-5pm
As we get prepared for the Winnipeg Paranormal Group investigation of the museum tomorrow night, we will only be open to the public from 2pm to 5pm. If you didn’t get a ticket for the event tomorrow night, you might be out of luck – only 1 ticket remains!
Show & Tell: Birdwatching In Westman
We’re thrilled to announce that Gillian and Gwynfor Richards are our next Show & Tell speakers with their presentation Birdwatching In Westman. This presentation will feature some of their photography, information on where to go looking, and more to get you started on your bird watch journey! This talk will Continue Reading
Relic Run Documentary Screening
Join us for the Brandon premiere of the Sunshine Highway Relic Run documentary screening! Gordon Goldsborough and the filmmakers Graham Street and Shaun Cameron will be in attendance. This is a free event and takes place Sunday, April 27 at 2pm. Always best to RSVP your spot as space Continue Reading