We’re thrilled about our first Show & Tell of 2024! Join us for the History of Pride in the Wheat City with Aly Wowchuk on Saturday January 27 at 2pm An informal Q&A will follow the presentation These talks are by donation, but space is limited so best to RSVP Continue Reading
Museum News
Happy 2024!
How’s that resolution of wanting to learn about local history coming? What about doing more outings that the whole family can enjoy? Our resolution is to have more activities, more events, and more fun in 2024! We’re here for you 5 days a week in historic downtown Brandon! For more Continue Reading
BGMA Holiday Hours
The museum is a great place to bring the family over the holidays. Our last day open in 2023 will be Saturday, December 23 – come by and say hello! We’ll be back to our regular hours Wednesday, January 3.
William G. Hobbs Prints Now On Sale
Looking for a unique gift that will stand out? The Brandon Historical Print Set by William G. Hobbs is perfect for your art lovers, history buffs, train enthusiasts or any Brandonite with a sense of nostalgia! There 6 beautiful prints to choose from. Come by the museum to see these Continue Reading
Take your Holiday photos at the BGMA!
Get a Christmas card that people are excited to put on the mantel. This festive scene is perfect to send to your friends, to your family and to your enemies! A huge thank you to Board Chair Brent, and Santa Boris, for being such accommodating models.
BGMA Closed for Remembrance Day
While we will be closed on Saturday November 11th, we highly recommend that you attend the Remembrance Day Free Open House at Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum from 1pm-4pm. There will be a free lecture titled “Are Museums Important – Who Will Remember?” at 2pm. While there, be sure pay Continue Reading
BGMA Board Member Deadline Nov 16, 2023!
The City of Brandon’s deadline for BGMA Board Member applications is coming up next week – you don’t want to miss this call! To fill out an application through the City of Brandon, and for more information, click here. For more information, contact the city at 204-729-2296 or email cityclerk@brandon.ca
BGMA Closed Oct 24
We are attended the annual Westman Regional Museum Meeting, this year hosted by Prairie Mountain Regional Museum. We cannot wait to connect and chat with our fellow Westman museums. We will be back to regular hours Wednesday, October 25.
A Royal History Through China: One Piece At A Time with Doug Adams
Join us for our next Show & Tell speaker series with Doug Adams, who has one of the world’s largest Royal Family china collections! See you Saturday Oct 28 at 2pm – these talks are by donation, but space is limited so don’t forget to RSVP by emailing bgmainfo@wcgwave.ca or Continue Reading
“Hearsay” Haunted Brandon Walking Tours
Would you go on a ghost walk of Brandon? We’re working on a little hearsay project for spooky season and we want to know your favourite haunted Brandon stories! Call 204-717-1514 or email us at bgmainfo@wcgwave.ca to send us your stories. This is strictly for entertainment purposes. The BGMA does Continue Reading