We’re very excited to be working with the Downtown Ambassadors on the Downtown Walking Tour! We’ll be meeting at Princess Park at 1pm on July 28th. Space is limited for the walking so you must register ahead of time by calling the BGMA at 204-717-1514 or by e-mailing bgmainfo@wcgwave.ca These Continue Reading
Events
Doors Open Brandon July 16-17
We are very excited to be participating in Doors Open Brandon again this year! Drop by the BGMA between 1pm and 5pm on Saturday July 16 and Sunday July 17 for a tour – no appointment necessary! Don’t forget to check out the schedule for all of the other events Continue Reading
We Are Closed for the Long Weekend!
Time to rest, relax and read! The BGMA will be closed for the July long weekend on July 1 and July 2. We will be back to our regular schedule on July 5. To book a tour, email bgmainfo@wcgwave.ca or call 204-717-1514. Enjoy the holiday!
Prairie Wires presents wire+bone concert at the BGMA!
Join us on Saturday June 18 at 2:00pm for the third and final concert of Prairie Wires’ Spring Sound Series featuring wire+bone! They will perform a full set of electroacoustic improvisational sonic landscapes at the Brandon General Museum and Archives in the BJ Hales Exhibit Room! wire + bone is Continue Reading
Queer History event presented by Brandon Pride at the BGMA
We are very happy to hosting this event with Brandon Pride on Monday, June 13th at 6pm! “Drag Artist Ryan Flannery will showcase the creative and challenging history of drag. The Brandon Pride Committee will discuss the process of collecting and studying the history of Pride in the Wheat City, Continue Reading
Host your event at the BGMA!
Is your organization interested in hosting an event at the Brandon General Museum and Archives? Whether it be a presentation, a small concert, a comedy show or even a general meeting – the BJ Hales Gallery, History Hall and the museum in general are great spaces to host your next Continue Reading
Opening March 15th by appointment only!
The Brandon General Museum & Archives is back as of March 15th, 2022 by appointment only. We will be following the most recent Manitoba Provincial COVID Public Health Orders as outlined by the Province of Manitoba, COVID-19 Updates Regular office hours will be Tuesdays – Saturdays from 11:00am – 5pm Continue Reading
New Fall and Winter Hours and Events!
The Brandon General Museum & Archives will be changing our hours for the fall and winter months starting October 5th! Tours will continue to be by appointment only at this time. You can view the latest update about health and safety policies and what to expect on your next museum Continue Reading
Dissecting Technology
Get a hands-on experience of what makes old technology tick by tearing it apart! Retired tech and tools will be provided. All tech will be recycled after the event. Children must have an adult accompany them. Come in and let off some steam and curiosity by taking apart old technology Continue Reading
Bootlegs and Automobiles Speaker Event
“Moonlight shines off the chrome of the sixes. The fellas love these cars. A whiskey six is a status symbol, a means of transportation, and one of the most essential tools in the bootleggers’ bag of tricks. It needs to be fast: faster than cops, and much faster than hijackers. Continue Reading