Save the date: our first Show & Tell presentation of 2026 is next month and will feature a talk by Dezarae Bodnar!Join us on Saturday, February 21 at 2pm to hear Bodnar’s unique perspective on fostering community here in Brandon.These presentations are by donation and we recommend you RSVP.Call 204-717-1514 Continue Reading
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Board Games at the BGMA: Wingspan Jan 17
We had so much fun last time that we’ve decided to host another edition of Wingspan at the museum! Join us Saturday, January 17 at 1pm in the BJ Hales gallery for an exciting afternoon. Our local Wingspan experts will be on hand to help go through the gameplay. “You Continue Reading
POSTPONED: Wingspan Oct 25
We are sad to announce that due to watermain repair on Saturday, October 25, we will have to postpone our Wingspan board game afternoon. A new date will be set shortly. Thank you for understanding.
Looking for Volunteer Carpenters
We are getting ready to start an exciting new project and looking for people who love to build (and volunteer)!If this sounds like you, contact us at bgmainfo@wcgwave.ca or 204-717-1514 for more details
Downtown Cleanup
Join us on Saturday, July 19 to help cleanup downtown! We’ll be meeting at the museum at 12:00pm. We will have some materials, such as gloves and bags, for you to use. To sign-up, please email us at bgmainfo@wcgwave.ca or call us at 204-717-1514.
BGMA Closed on Canada Day
Enjoy the long weekend, we’ll be back to our regular hours on Wednesday, July 2.
BGMA Summer Tours
Our summer tours with the BNRC Downtown Ambassadors are starting soon! Walking tours will be at noon and pub crawls meet at 5:30. To register for the Pub Crawls, fill out the form here Contact us at 204-717-1514 or bgmainfo@wcgwave.ca to reserve your spot!
The BGMA is Hiring a Tour Guide!
Are you passionate about history and the city of Brandon? The Brandon General Museum and Archives is now hiring a Tour Guide for a 9-week basis starting in June to assist the Museum Administrator and BGMA Volunteers. The successful candidate should have experience with independent research, scholarly writing, public speaking, Continue Reading
Winnipeg Paranormal Group at the BGMA!
Join Winnipeg Paranormal Group for the first time at the Brandon General Museum where history has many questions. Together, try to find answers and see if the paranormal exists.Winnipeg Paranormal will bring their equipment, teach you how to use it and help you investigate this 100 year old building with Continue Reading
Heritage Dinner for the South West Manitoba Genealogical Society
The annual Heritage Dinner for the South West Manitoba Genealogical Society Inc. is coming up on April 2 with guest speaker Gordon Goldsborough! Tickets only available until March 25. More information can be found on their website.