Museums near Whitehead MB (10 Result(s))

The museum, archives and library are located on the first floor, north end, Brandon Armoury, Brandon, Manitoba, Canada. It has been open to the public since 1979 and it has had visitors and e-mail correspondence from all provinces, most of the states and many countries. Comments from people who have visited the museum indicate they have found the museum very informative and the time well spent. The museum is run totally by volunteers. There is a work force of nine, who work one day a week through the winter. The museum is dedicated to preserving the memory of those who served their country in the various wars and engagements in which Canadian troops participated -- especially units that are associated with the southwestern corner of the province.There is a wide range of military memorabilia, including uniforms, webbing, bayonets, cap badges, shoulder flashes, flags, maps and swords. The museum library contains material which covers practically every war, battle or skirmish in which Canadian troops were involved.

Welcome! A visit to the Virden Pioneer Home museum acquaints guests with the way of life of an established Victorian family in the Canadian west. The large brick-veneer home, which houses the majority of the Museum's collection, was built in 1888 on 'Quality Hill', which represented one of the wealthiest districts in early Virden. Each room has been re-furbished to the charm of the era, with numerous period items and furniture--giving it a homey, almost lived in feeling.