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!
Events
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
A Night of Vaudeville
A Night of Vaudeville with the Brandon General Museum & Archives on November 7th at Lady of the Lake! Come out and support your local history museum with dinner and dessert prepared by Lady of the Lake, a raffle, and an authentic Vaudeville performance by Winnipeg musician and entertainer Grant Continue Reading