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
Museum News
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
At-Home Research Volunteer Position at the BGMA
Made a new year’s resolution to volunteer more in your community? Want to learn more about your local history? The BGMA has a brand-new volunteer position that you can do from the comfort of your home! Brandon General Museum & Archives: At-Home Research Volunteer Position Description: This volunteer position is Continue Reading
The Spanish Flu in Brandon
“Autumn 1918 in Brandon was not an easy ride. WWI wouldn’t end until November 11th. Prohibition was into its third year. The city was also struggling financially and Mayor Cater was desperately allocating funding to keep necessary services afloat. Then the ‘Spanish Flu’ arrived. Follow along with us as we Continue Reading
Remarkable Women of Brandon and Area Display Update
Brandon area and community! We are re-visiting this display from 2016 and making it a permanent part of our History Hall. But we need your help! While we would absolutely love to have a place for every astounding woman in Brandon history up on the wall, we have limited space. Continue Reading
Walking Through Westman, Uncovering Our Past
The Walking Through Westman, Uncovering Our Past pop-up exhibit is up now until the end of March, 2020! This display was created by students of the Public History Program at Brandon University. It covers various interesting events, people, and locations in Brandon and area. We have a series of historic Continue Reading
Get the BGMA in Westman Readers’ Choice 2020!
Did you visit the Brandon General Museum & Archives in 2019? Want a chance to win $500? Choose us as the place to visit in the Living category and help get the BGMA in the spotlight! Or throw in a vote for Stella as the Best known Westman celebrity! (She Continue Reading
Happy New Year from The BGMA!!
Thank you for all the support in 2019. Look forward to more events, exhibits, workshops, and speaker series in 2020 here at the Brandon General Museum & Archives! Watch our Event Calendar page or follow us on social media to stay up to date!
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