W. Ross Macdonald School Tour

W. Ross MacDonald School 350 Brant Ave, Brantford, Ontario, Canada

A tour of the interior of W. ROSS MACDONALD SCHOOL has been scheduled for Friday, April 19th from 3:30 - 5:00pm. Registration is limited to 16 people, so be sure to secure your spot! Call 519-752-2483 or email information@brantmuseums.ca to register.

Speakers Series

Canadian Military Heritage Museum 347 Greenwich Street, Brantford, Ontario, Canada

Join us on April 24 for the next installment of our Speakers Series! Our guest speaker this month is from the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum, and they will be discussing the history of the Lancaster Bomber.  The presentation begins at 7:00pm at the Canadian Military Heritage Museum (347 Greenwich St.). Registration is required! Call 519-752-2483... Read more »

Local Heritage Excursion Day

Brant Museum and Archives 57 Charlotte St., Brantford, Ontario, Canada

Join us on Wednesday, May 1st from 9:00am - 4:00pm for our LOCAL HERITAGE EXCURSION DAY! Stops include City Hall, the Brantford Armouries, The Brantford Club, and the Local History Room at the Brantford Public Library. There will also be a ‘surprise location’ during the day. The fee is $40.00 + tax for BHS members,... Read more »

Gadd’s Alley in Paris Walk

(approx. 90 minutes) Saturday, May 4; 10:30 AM starting at the corner of Catherine & Ball streets in Paris. This is a Jane’s Walk down a street in Paris that reveals history and architecture to suit the theme.   Free for BHS Members, $10.00 for non-members. Call 519-752-2483 or email information@brantmuseums.ca to register

Creativity Guild

Myrtleville House Museum 34 Myrtleville Drive, Brantford, ON, Canada

Come one, come all! Join us at Myrtleville House Museum for an all ages crafting club for knitters, crocheters, jewelry makers and more. Bring your own supplies, work on your craft, and enjoy light refreshments and conversation.   No registration required! Two time slots available: 3:00 - 5:00pm and 7:00 - 9:00pm. (Feel free to... Read more »

Brantford Canal Walk

Brantford Canal (Locks Rd.) 6 Beach Rd., Brantford, Ontario, Canada

(approx. 105 minutes) Saturday, May 11; 10:30 AM starting at the loop at the eastern end of Beach Road east of Lock’s Road Explore the reasons for the Grand River Navigation Co. and what remains of the Brantford Cut of the canal.   Free for BHS Members, $10.00 for non-members. Call 519-752-2483 or email information@brantmuseums.ca... Read more »

Exhibit Launch

Brant Museum and Archives 57 Charlotte St., Brantford, Ontario, Canada

Join us at the Brant Museum and Archives for the launch of our latest exhibit: Photographers of Brantford!   The museum will be open from 1:30 - 4:00pm, with the official opening taking place at 2:00pm.    Admission is by donation. Any questions can be directed to 519-752-2483 or information@brantmuseums.ca

Farringdon Burial Grounds Walk

Farringdon Church 287 Mount Pleasant Road, Brantford, Ontario, Canada

(approx. 90 minutes) Saturday, May 18; 10:30 AM starting at the parking lot for Farringdon Church Explore the heritage of some of this city’s most prominent individuals and learn about their accomplishments.   Free for BHS Members, $10.00 for non-members. Call 519-752-2483 or email information@brantmuseums.ca to register

Victoria Day

The Brant Museum & Archives and Myrtleville House Museum are CLOSED today (May 20). Enjoy the long weekend!

Speakers Series: Tracy Cain

Brant Museum and Archives 57 Charlotte St., Brantford, Ontario, Canada

Our last presenter for the 2023/24 Speakers Series Season is Tracy Cain, a local historian and musician. She will be discussing "Black History of Brantford".    The presentation begins at 7:00pm on Wednesday, May 22 at the Brant Museum and Archives. Registration is required! Call 519-752-2483 or email information@brantmuseums.ca to reserve your seat.