Join us on Saturday June 18 at 2:00pm for the third and final concert of Prairie Wires’ Spring Sound Series featuring wire+bone! They will perform a full set of electroacoustic improvisational sonic landscapes at the Brandon General Museum and Archives in the BJ Hales Exhibit Room! wire + bone is Continue Reading
Museum News
Queer History event presented by Brandon Pride at the BGMA
We are very happy to hosting this event with Brandon Pride on Monday, June 13th at 6pm! “Drag Artist Ryan Flannery will showcase the creative and challenging history of drag. The Brandon Pride Committee will discuss the process of collecting and studying the history of Pride in the Wheat City, Continue Reading
Host your event at the BGMA!
Is your organization interested in hosting an event at the Brandon General Museum and Archives? Whether it be a presentation, a small concert, a comedy show or even a general meeting – the BJ Hales Gallery, History Hall and the museum in general are great spaces to host your next Continue Reading
The Conceptual Design of The Brandon Library / Arts Building
We are thrilled to announce the conceptual design for the The Brandon Library/Arts Building by the City of Brandon! Please stop by our museum to see more details or to share your thoughts. For more information, visit: https://www.brandon.ca/public-notices-details?var=6332
Opening March 15th by appointment only!
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
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