We will be closed Saturday, September 5 for the long weekend. However, we will be sharing objects from the museum at the Shoppers WMRL location and joining in for Storytime!
In Memory of Douglas Brolund
Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Douglas Brolund. He was a marvelous local artist, as many of you know, and a wonderful person to work with. We are so fortunate that he, along with Linda Tame, agreed to do one of our first Show & Tell presentations Continue Reading
BGMA Closed Aug 1
We will be closed on Saturday, August 1 for the long weekend.
Open Late during the Downtown Summer Market!
The Downtown Summer Market runs Wednesdays from 4pm to 8pm. We will be staying open until 8pm for visits and tours. So come on down, and meet our wonderful summer employees!
Dark History Pub Crawl Dates – SOLD OUT
UPDATE: SOLD OUT The Dark History Pub Crawl is an unforgettable tour hosted by the Brandon General Museum and Archives with the Parks and Recreation department, detailing some of Brandon’s most nefarious characters and mysterious stories! We’ll begin our tour at the downtown museum and then we’ll walk to Continue Reading
Board Game Summer! Every Tuesday
Board games at the BGMA every Tuesday afternoon starting July 7! Hosted and organized by our new summer employee, Oasis, these weekly meet-ups are a great way to enjoy the museum and meet people.
Summer Walking Tour Dates
Our Look At Downtown Brandon’s Architecture walking tour returns! Join us at 12pm at Princess Park on any of these dates: July 9 & 23 August 6 & 20 The tour runs roughly 45 minutes and are free to join, though donations are always appreciated
New Film Series with MHS!
We are so thrilled to share this fantastic video series we’ve been working on with the Manitoba Historical Society. Hosted by Gordon Goldsborough, these short films will delve deep into some of Brandon’s most interesting historical moments – starting with the iconic McKenzie Building! New videos will be posted weekly. Continue Reading
The BGMA is Now Hiring Two Positions
Are you passionate about history and the city of Brandon? The Brandon General Museum and Archives is now hiring two positions: an Assistant Museum Administrator and a Tour Guide both for a 9-week basis starting mid to late June to assist the Executive Director and BGMA Volunteers. Assistant Museum Administrator Continue Reading
Winnipeg Paranormal Group Returns May 16
The Winnipeg Paranormal Group returns to the BGMA on May 16th at 6:30pm and 9:30pm! Tickets can be found for 6:30 here for the 9:30 here 👻 Step Into the Dark… If You Dare 👻 Join the Winnipeg Paranormal Group for a chilling night inside the Brandon General Museum, Continue Reading