Arts. Culture. Heritage.
What’s Happening at the DesBrisay

Traditional Acoustic Music Jam
Bring your acoustic instrument for a jam session at the museum! Saturday, June 21, 2025 Free entry, donations are appreciated. Acoustic instruments only please. No amps, no electric instruments, no microphones. Musicians in a circle (no stage). Audience welcome.

Exhibit: Out and About
Visit the museum to see Bridgewater Photographic Society’s latest show! Out and About captures locations somewhere here on the South Shore of Nova Scotia. Some images offer recognizable features; others could be anywhere. Some are true to one’s gaze; some are double-exposures. A couple are black and white; most use enhanced colour. And one is literally…

Welcoming Wednesdays
Join us at the museum on May 28th and June 25th from 10AM – 11:30AM for Welcoming Wednesdays; an informal, welcoming space where newcomers can meet YREACH staff, connect with others, and enjoy complimentary snacks, tea, and coffee. Everyone is welcome!
What’s Happening at DesBrisay
Plan Your Visit
130 Jubilee Road, Bridgewater, Nova Scotia
Museum Hours
Tuesday-Saturday 9 a.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.