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“Hearsay” Haunted Brandon Walking Tours

Posted on October 3, 2023 by Brandon Museum
“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

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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Posted on September 28, 2023 by Brandon Museum
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

We are taking Saturday to attend the events and the Orange Shirt Day walk at the Riverbank Discovery Centre.  

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Dark History Walking Tour Interview

Posted on September 20, 2023June 12, 2024 by Brandon Museum
Dark History Walking Tour Interview

We were delighted to speak with Emily Brass of CBC Winnipeg about the Dark History walking tours! If you missed the interview, you can find it online here. Our segment begins around 49 minutes and 20 seconds.

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The History of Psychiatric Nursing in Manitoba and the BMHC

Posted on September 8, 2023September 8, 2023 by Brandon Museum
The History of Psychiatric Nursing in Manitoba and the BMHC

We are excited to announce the return of Show & Tell speaker series event!  The next presentation will be the History of Psychiatric Nursing in Manitoba and the BMHC with Beverley Hicks and Della Mansoff. This informal presentation and conversation will be followed by a Q&A on Saturday, September 23 Continue Reading

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Labour Day Weekend Hours

Posted on September 1, 2023 by Brandon Museum
Labour Day Weekend Hours

We will be closed Saturday, September 2 and back to our regular hours on Tuesday, September 5. Enjoy the long weekend!

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The BGMA in August!

Posted on August 1, 2023July 29, 2023 by Brandon Museum
The BGMA in August!

Lots of events happening in August! Stampin’ Around Downtown begins August 1st, and ends August 14th. For every $10 spent at a participating business, you receive a stamp, for a maximum of 3 stamps per purchase. Once you receive 6 stamps on your card, fill out the back and drop Continue Reading

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Downtown Walking Tours!

Posted on June 30, 2023June 30, 2023 by Brandon Museum
Downtown Walking Tours!

Our downtown walking tours with the BNRC Downtown Ambassadors are back! Tours will be leaving from Princess Park shortly after noon on July 8 and 22 and August 5 and 19. Best to reserve your spot to make sure we don’t leave without you! bgmainfo@wcgwave.ca or 204 717 1514 for more Continue Reading

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The BGMA Closed for Canada Day

Posted on June 29, 2023June 28, 2023 by Brandon Museum
The BGMA Closed for Canada Day

Oh, sorry to bother ya there buds, but we’re gonna be closed for the Canada long weekend, eh? We’ll be back to our regular hours Tuesday, July 4 – be sure to join us for the Prairie Relic Run that night at 5pm! Hope you have a fun and safe Continue Reading

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Pine to Prairie Relic Run at the BGMA!

Posted on June 23, 2023 by Brandon Museum
Pine to Prairie Relic Run at the BGMA!

Very excited to announce that the Pine to Prairie Relic Run will be making a stop at our museum on July 4 at 5pm! Come by to see the 5 vintage cars (all built before 1932) as they make their 545km journey from Ontario to Saskatchewan. Leading the way is Continue Reading

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BGMA CLOSED June 15-17

Posted on June 14, 2023June 13, 2023 by Brandon Museum
BGMA CLOSED June 15-17

We’re closed this weekend and back to our regular hours Tuesday, June 20!   We can still be reached by email at bgmainfo@wcgwave.ca – it just might take longer than usual to receive a reply. 

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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*

Office hours are 11:00am to 5:00pm, Tuesdays to Saturdays*

We STRONGLY recommend booking your visit in advance. 

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

Call or email now to book your tour:

204-717-1514

bgmainfo@wcgwave.ca

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