We are now starting winter hours with visits and tours Wednesday to Saturday, from 12pm to 4pm. We will not be open on Tuesdays until April of 2026. Thank you for understanding!
Museum News
BGMA Closed Sept 5
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!
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
CLOSED April 3
The BGMA will be closed on Friday, April 3. The museum will be back to regular hours on Saturday, April 4 from 12-4pm.
In Memory of Kenny Choy
We are saddened to learn of the passing of Kenny Choy, an incredible person who enriched our community. We were fortunate to have him as a guest speaker, along with Sue-On and Bill Hillman, for our Show & Tell series in February of 2023 on the Chinese Experience in Brandon. Continue Reading