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In Memory of Kenny Choy

Posted on March 17, 2026 by Brandon Museum
In Memory of Kenny Choy

We are saddened to learn of the passing of Kenny Choy, an incredible person who enriched our community. We were fortunate to have him as a guest speaker, along with Sue-On and Bill Hillman, for our Show & Tell series in February of 2023 on the Chinese Experience in Brandon. Continue Reading

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Vintage Postcards Available at BGMA

Posted on March 14, 2026 by Brandon Museum
Vintage Postcards Available at BGMA

Exciting news! Vintage postcards of some of Brandon’s most iconic buildings and scenery are now available at the museum. These are originals and were distributed by Clements Drug Store and photographed by R.J. “Bob” Snazel. Available for purchase while supplies last, all proceeds will go toward enhancing our museum and Continue Reading

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Closed March 17

Posted on March 13, 2026 by Brandon Museum
Closed March 17

We are closed to the public on Tuesday, March 17 – but still reachable by email at bgmainfo@wcgwave.ca.

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Show & Tell This Saturday, Feb 21 with Dezarae Bodnar

Posted on February 17, 2026 by Brandon Museum
Show & Tell This Saturday, Feb 21 with Dezarae Bodnar

Join us this Saturday for an amazing presentation by Dezarae Bodnar! We’ve collaborated with Dezarae several times over the years and are so excited to have her for our Show & Tell speaker series. The talk starts at 2pm and an informal Q&A will follow. Admission is pay what you Continue Reading

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Closed Feb 4

Posted on February 4, 2026 by Brandon Museum
Closed Feb 4

We will be closed on Wednesday, February 4 and will return to our regular hours on Thursday, February 5.

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Closed Jan 27-28

Posted on January 27, 2026January 28, 2026 by Brandon Museum
Closed Jan 27-28

We will be closed on Tuesday, January 27 and Wednesday, January 28. We will be back to our regular hours on Thursday, January 29.

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BGMA Holiday Hours

Posted on December 10, 2025December 13, 2025 by Brandon Museum
BGMA Holiday Hours

The BGMA is taking a break over the holidays from December 19 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 Continue Reading

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Closing Early on Saturday Dec 6

Posted on December 6, 2025December 6, 2025 by Brandon Museum
Closing Early on Saturday Dec 6

The BGMA will be closing at 3:30pm on Saturday, December 6. Thank you for understanding.

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BGMA Closed Nov 20

Posted on November 20, 2025 by Brandon Museum
BGMA Closed Nov 20

The museum will be closed Thursday, November 20 as we prepare for our Remembering the Prince Edward Hotel event. If you got tickets, we will see you at St. Matthew’s Cathedral at 2pm for our afternoon tea with Tony Griffin!

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Remembering the Prince Edward Hotel with Tony Griffin Tickets Extended

Posted on November 14, 2025November 14, 2025 by Brandon Museum
Remembering the Prince Edward Hotel with Tony Griffin Tickets Extended

We’re just a week away from our Remembering the Prince Edward Hotel Tea with Tony event! Tickets are now on sale until Tuesday, November 18 at the link here. Tony Griffin will share his memories of his time with the Prince Edward Hotel from 1961-1971. We will also screen the Continue Reading

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The Brandon General Museum & Archives mission is to collect, conserve, study, exhibit, and interpret historic and heritage materials relating to the City of Brandon and its place within the history of Southwestern Manitoba.

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Visits and Tours are between 12:00PM and 4:00PM, Tuesdays to Saturdays*

We STRONGLY recommend booking your visit in advance. 

We are located at 19 9th Street, Unit 101 in Historic Downtown Brandon

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204-717-1514

bgmainfo@wcgwave.ca

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About the Museum

The Brandon General Museum and Archives Inc. was formed in 2007 by the City of Brandon. Today we are governed by a board, made up of three City Councillors and nine community members.

Museum Hours

Tuesday to Saturday 12pm - 4pm

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