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
Museum News
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
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.
Dark History Tour Oct 23 at 12pm
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
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