Recreation. Arts. Culture. Heritage.
What’s Happening at the DesBrisay
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November’s Curiosity Kit: Make a Secret Stone!
November Curiosity Kit: Make A Secret Stone! For thousands of years, people have carved messages and painted pictures on stones—including traditional petroglyphs created by Mi’kmaq people. This November, bring a little bit of history and creativity home with you! Stop by the DesBrisay Museum to pick up your FREE Curiosity Kit and design your very…
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DesBrisay Museum’s South Shore Art Show, Sale and Fundraiser
November 19 – December 18, 2026 Join us in celebrating local artistic talent at the DesBrisay Museum’s mixed media art show, sale and fundraiser. The show features work by emerging and established artists from across the South Shore. All proceeds from art sales support artists and the Museum as we work to create future opportunities…
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The Town Photographer Exhibit
Missed the screenings? Don’t worry! The month-long exhibit featuring Frank Garber’s historic photographs, authentic props from the documentary, and artifacts is open now and will be on display at the museum for the entire month of October. The Town Photographer’ is a feature length documentary by Nova Scotia filmmaker Todd Langille, spotlighting the life and…
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Acoustic Jam 2026
Drop in and bring your acoustic instrument for a jam session with other musicians. All ages!
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Museum Curriculum Information by Grade
https://desbrisaymuseum.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Museum-Curriculum-info-by-Grade.docx
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What’s Happening at DesBrisay
Plan Your Visit
130 Jubilee Road, Bridgewater, Nova Scotia
Museum Hours
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.
