Discover Brantford’s fascinating history by visiting one of its many museums or galleries.
Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant
20 Ava Rd., Brantford
Located in Glenhyrst Gardens, a beautifully landscaped 16-acre park, Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant offers exciting contemporary fine art exhibitions, guided tours, classes, workshops and an array of events.
Public Art
Various Locations
Explore the City of Brantford’s Public Art Collection, which features works by internationally recognized artists. Don’t miss Brantford’s Grand Exhibit, which includes 12 to-scale reproductions from Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant’s permanent collection.
Bell Homestead National Historic Site
94 Tutela Heights Rd., Brantford
From 1870 to 1881, this was the Bell family’s first Canadian residence and where Alexander Graham Bell discovered the fundamental concept of the telephone in 1874. Spend an hour touring the Bell family home with original furniture and artefacts and visit Canada’s first telephone office.
Canadian Military Heritage Museum
347 Greenwich St., Brantford
This 13,000 square foot museum preserves and displays artefacts about the military history of Canada and especially Brantford. It honours and remembers all veterans and military service personnel who have served and are currently serving.
Brantford and Area Sports Hall of Recognition
254 North Park St., Brantford
Located within the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre, this 3,000 square foot space proudly honours and pays tribute to local inducted sport heroes.
Brant Museum and Archives
57 Charlotte St., Brantford
Explore the story of the people, places and events that shaped Brantford and the County of Brant. The museum contains galleries that reflect the cultural, social, commercial and industrial heritage of the community.