Arts. Culture. Heritage.
What’s Happening at DesBrisay
40th Anniversary Exhibit: Lens and Light
The Bridgewater Photographic Society (BPS) is celebrating its 40th Anniversary as a club. The theme for this special exhibit will demonstrate the importance of light in the art of photography.
Square Show Call for Submissions
Our annual Square Show returns! Would you like to contribute your artwork to the show? This exhibit features artists from the South Shore and beyond. Artwork can be in any medium as long as it fits within an 8″ x 8″ square.
Bridgewater Photo Club Exhibit
Our recent exhibit, “Familiar Scenes From A New Perspective” by Jock Martin is currently being featured. The goal of this show is to explore the almost unlimited points of view made possible by the camera drone
Plan Your Visit
130 Jubilee Road, Bridgewater, Nova Scotia
Museum Hours
DesBrisay Museum will be CLOSED on Friday, September 30 in observance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. We will re-open on Saturday, October 1st from 1pm – 5pm.
Tuesday-Saturday 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Free Admission Year Round
Donations Appreciated
DID YOU KNOW? The Bridgewater Transit bus stops hourly right in front of the DesBrisay Museum?
You can come and go with Bridgewater Transit. Click here to learn how!
Research & Collections
Research Services
Looking for more information on a specific topic? We can help! Learn more about our remote research services.
Research Library
Visit our research library during museum open hours to explore the history of Bridgewater and surrounding area. Contact us to set up an appointment.
Collections
DesBrisay Museum’s artifact collection is available to view and search from wherever you are. Our artifact catalogue, including details on each object, is hosted online by NovaMuse.
Resources
Access historical and photographic records about our community, including family histories, biographies, local architecture and much more. Our searchable indexes are also available to you online.
