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May 18th is International Museum Day ! Take some time this weekend to check one out. For special events: www.museumsmanitoba.ca/events/manitoba.html  
 
Brandon area museums (be sure to call ahead due to the holiday !)  
 
**26th Field Regiment 12th Manitoba Dragoons Museum  
11th St. & Victoria Ave. Phone: (204) 725-2373  
 
Housed on the main floor of the historical Brandon Armoury, this military museum exhibits a variety of military artifacts, memorabilia and archives. Admission: Free. Hours: Year Round 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Tuesdays.  
 
**B.J. Hales Museum of Natural History  
Lower level, Richardson Library Complex 270-18th St.  
Phone: (204) 727-7307 http://flinflon.brandonu.ca/bjhales/  
 
The B.J. Hales Museum of Natural History contains over 500 specimens of Canadian birds, mammals, geology and plants. The mission of the B.J. Hales Museum of Natural History is to encourage and support the appreciation and respect of the natural heritage of Western Canada in people of all ages and backgrounds. Admission: Free (Donations gratefully accepted). Hours: Mon - Fri 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm (or by appointment).  
 
**Carousels and Dolls Doll Museum  
3.75 km east of Brandon on Hwy #1 and north on Humesville Rd.  
Phone: (204) 728-1245  
 
We offer for your viewing pleasure the largest collection of modern and reproductional dolls in the prairie region as well as a large collection of 20th century dolls and early “Barbie” favorites. Commission dolls as well as restoration and costuming for your own precious doll is also available. Admission: Free. Hours: By appointment only.  
 
**Chapman Museum  
West of Brandon on Hwy #1, north 8 km on Provincial Road #270 and west 6.4 km.  
Phone: (204) 728-7396  
 
Take a step back in time and discover this quaint pioneer village with 16 original buildings over 100 years old. Admission: Donations welcome. Hours: Open Daily.  
 
 
**Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum  
Brandon Municipal Airport 1.6 km north of Brandon in Hangar #1., McGill Field  
Phone: (204) 727-2444  
 
Canada’s only Air Museum dedicated solely to those who trained and fought for the British Commonwealth during the 1939-1945 War. Explore this World War II Royal Canadian Air Force Training Base showcasing aircrafts, artifacts and memorabilia. A National Historic Site, this museum is one of only six designated Special Theme Museums in Manitoba. Hours: Daily - Summer: 10 am - 4 pm; Winter: 1 pm - 4 pm.  
 
 
**Daly House Museum  
122 18th Street Phone: (204) 727-1722 http://www.mts.net/~dalymus  
 
Enjoy a guided tour through the original home of Brandon’s first Mayor, Thomas Mayne Daly. This upper middle-class home displays furnishings from the 1880s to the 1890s. The museum also contains a turn of the century grocery store, the 1892 City of Brandon Council Chambers and the Magnacca Research Centre. This museum is one of Brandon’s municipal heritage sites. Admission charged.  
 
Hours: Summer: Mon - Sat, 10 am - 12 pm & 1 pm - 5 pm; Sun, 1 - 4; Winter: Tues - Sat, 10 am - 12 pm & 1 pm - 5 pm.  
 
**Manitoba Agriculture Hall of Fame Inc.  
1175 18th St. Phone: (204) 728-3736 http://www.mts.net/~agrifame  
 
Dedicated to formally and publicly recognizing individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the betterment of agriculture and rural living in Manitoba. Those inducted are recognized with a plaque hung in the Hall of Fame. More than 140 Manitobans have been recognized since the Hall of Fame was established in 1976. (Plaques are located in the Keystone Centre on the Main Street Corridor)  
 
 
** Royal Canadian Artillery Museum  
CFB Shilo on Hwy. #340 Phone: (204) 765-3000 http://www.artillery.net/  
 
Displays depicting the history of Canada’s Gunners from the early 1800’s to the present include a large number of artillery pieces, technical equipment, small arms and Canada’s largest collection of WWII vehicles. The RCA Kit Shop, located inside the museum, offers souvenirs, military prints, books, clothing items, court mounting of medals, custom picture framing. Admission: Donations welcome.  
 
Hours: Mon - Fri, 9 am - 5 pm; Sat & Sun, 1 pm - 5 pm. (Victoria Day - Sept. 30) Group tours available by appointment.