Brandon General Museum and Archives

06/16/2026

Looking forward to joining Storytime this Saturday!

Keith from the Brandon General Museum and Archives is back this upcoming Saturday for another fun-filled Storytime! Drop in to learn about the incredible history of our city!

06/14/2026

Such a wonderful time with Brandon Seniors for Seniors Co-op Inc. Looking forward to more visits!

A big thank you to Keith from the Brandon General Museum and Archives for joining us at Men's Club this past week! 👏☕ We enjoyed learning more about Brandon's rich history and hearing some fascinating stories from our community's past.

Men's Club is back this Wednesday at 9:30 AM at 311 Park Avenue East. No sign-up required—just drop in and join us!

💲 $4 Members | $6 Non-Members
☕ Coffee & a sweet treat included

06/12/2026

This might be our busiest summer yet! Can’t wait to share all of these great activities, tours and projects with you over the next few months. A lot of these events tend to fill up quickly, be sure to follow our pages so you don’t miss out!

Reminder that our hours for regular museum visits and tours are Tuesdays to Saturdays, 12pm-4pm.

06/09/2026

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.

These films would not have been possible without the generous support of the Province of Manitoba through the Arts, Culture and Sport in Community (ACSC) Fund.

Brandon’s tallest building for decades. A national seed company. A ...

06/06/2026

06/02/2026

The Brandonites podcast is back, with Robin as host! Listen now as she interviews our very own Tyler Murkin, Library Tech Wizard. You can listen to Brandonites via our website through eResources or on Spotify.

06/02/2026

05/31/2026

Brandon, you don't look a day over 144 - well, maybe 1 day older, considering yesterday was your birthday!!

It was on May 30, 1882 that Brandon was offically declared a city. Having spent no time as a village, town or hamlet. Here are some wonderful photos from Brandon's early days.