Dufferin Park Grand (Re)Opening

Dufferin Park 164 St. Paul Ave, Brantford, Ontario, Canada

Join us at the re-opening of Dufferin Park on St. Paul Ave! We will have a booth in the community vendors area, and will be selling some books from the gift shop. Other local vendors will be on site, and there will be plenty of activities for the whole family. Hope to see you there!

Presentation @ The Bell Homestead National Historic Site

Bell Homestead NHS 94 Tutela Heights Road, Brantford, Ontario, Canada

Join us at the Bell Homestead N.H.S for a presentation entitled "Life on the Line: The Evolution of the Home Telephone".  Brian Wood, Curator at the Bell Homestead N.H.S, will offer a presentation based upon the new telephone exhibit, and a guided tour of the site.  FREE for BHS and BHNHS members, $10.00 for non-members.... Read more »

Shirefest @ Myrtleville House Museum

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

Come one, come all to our first ever Shirefest event at Myrtleville House Museum! This year will be a soft launch of a renaissance faire-type event that we hope will become an annual event. There will be vendors, kids games, an afternoon tea station, and plenty of photo booth areas for the whole family to... Read more »

W. Ross MacDonald Property Walk

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

Difficulty: Easy  Explore the property and buildings that make up this specialty focused school.  The walk begins at 10:30am at the Administration Building entrance.  Walks are FREE for BHS members, and $10.00 for non-members. Call 519-752-2483 or email information@brantmuseums.ca to register. 

Speakers Series: Carolyn Cresswell

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

The first presenter of the 2024/2025 Speakers Series is Carolyn Cresswell, an art teacher at the W. Ross MacDonald School for the Blind. Join us at 7:00pm at the Brant... Read more »

Armenian Heritage in Brantford Walk

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

Difficulty: Moderate (Approx. 75 min) Discover some of the significant locations of one of this city's significant culture groups.  Walks begin at 2:00 pm and 3:30pm, starting at the Brant Museum and Archives.  Register through the Brant Theatre Workshops website: https://brant-reg.com/events/historical-walking-tour-armenian-community 

E. Pauline Johnson Walk

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

Difficulty: Moderate (Approx. 105 minutes) Learn about the life of this famous poet while she called Brantford her home base (1875-1896).  The walk begins at 10:30, 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 to register. 

Creativity Guild @ Myrtleville House

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

Join us for an all-ages crafting guild at Myrtleville House Museum! Bring your own crafting supplies, and enjoy and evening of light refreshments and good conversation.  There will be two sessions: 3:30 - 5:00pm and 7:00 - 9:00pm. Attendees are welcome to come to one or both sessions if they choose.  For more information, contact... Read more »

Victoria Park Heritage Square Walk

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

Difficulty: Easy (Approx. 90 minutes) The square provides insight into some of the significant figures in the life of Brantford.  The walk begins at 10:30am, starting at the Brant Museum... Read more »

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.