Thanksgiving Day

Happy Thanksgiving! The Brant Museum & Archives and Myrtleville House Museum will be closed today.  Regular operating hours at both locations will resume tomorrow. 

North Downtown Brantford Walk

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

Difficulty: Easy (approx. 105 minutes) Learn the history of the area of Brantford bounded by Nelson, Clarence, Sheridan and West Streets.  The walk begins at 10:30am, starting at the Brant Museum and Archives.  Walks are FREE for BHS members, and $10.00 for non-members. Call 519-752-2483 or email information@brantmuseums.ca. 

Murder, Mystery & Mayhem Walk #1

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

Difficulty: Easy (Approx. 90 minutes) Brantford's history includes some strange stories, suitable for this time of year.  The walk begins at 7:00pm, starting at the Brant Museum and Archives.  This walk is $15.00 per person (BHS Members and non-members). Call 519-752-2483 or email information@brantmuseums.ca to register. 

Murder, Mystery & Mayhem Walk #2

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

Difficulty: Easy (Approx. 90 minutes) Brantford's history includes some strange stories, suitable for this time of year.  The walk begins at 7:00pm, starting at the Brant Museum and Archives.  This... Read more »

Halloween Haunt @ Myrtleville House Museum

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

Join us at Myrtleville House Museum for our 4th annual Halloween Haunt!  Test your bravery in the haunted historic house Wander through the pumpkin patch Enjoy the kids zone (with... Read more »

Speakers Series: Nathan Etherington

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

Just in time for Halloween! Join us on October 30th for Curator Nathan Etherington's presentation on "Characters from the Brantford Jail".  The presentation begins at 7:00pm at the Brant Museum... Read more »

Alexander Graham Bell Walk

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

Difficulty: Moderate (approx. 105 minutes) This walk will help you understand Bell's life in Brantford and why the city has honoured him in multiple ways.  The walk begins at 10:30am,... Read more »

Monuments and Memorials Walk

Jubilee Terrace Park 10 Brant Avenue, Brantford, Ontario

Difficulty: Easy (Approx. 75 minutes) Hear the seldom told stories of the monuments and memorials in the downtown core.  The walk begins at 10:30am, starting at Jubilee Terrace (beside the... Read more »

Lawren Harris Walk

M. Chandler Heritage House 166 St. Paul Ave, Brantford, Ontario, Canada

Difficulty: Easy (approx. 75 minutes) Learn about the early life in Brantford of this famous "Group of 7" artist (1885-1918).  The walk begins at 10:30am, starting at the Margaret Chandler... Read more »

Speakers Series: Darren Thomas

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

On November 27th Darren Thomas, Associate Professor of Indigenous Studies at Wilfrid Laurier University, will join us for a presentation on "Haudenosaunee Culture and Traditions".  The presentation begins at 7:00pm... Read more »