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

19th Annual Seedy Saturday
Join us for Seedy Saturday on February 15th from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. Hosted in partnership with Helping Nature Heal. Buy, sell and trade local organic seeds. Free lunch, door prizes and kid’s activities! Support the local food bank with a nonperishable or monetary donation for entry.

Art Workshop with Artist, ivan beck
Join us on Saturday, February 8, 2025 for an art workshop with artist, Ivan Beck!
Discuss and reflect on a series of photographs, from landscapes and nature, to abstracts and everyday life. Use your reflections and feelings to create your own art.

Lobster Chowder Luncheon
Join us on Saturday, February 22, 2025 for a lobster chowder lunch hosted by the Friends of DesBrisay Museum Society as part of February’s Lobster Crawl festivities!

Ordinary States by ivan beck
Raw, unfiltered, and full of desire, ivan beck uses self-portrait photography, poetry, and philosophy to deconstruct binaries and embrace imperfections in a journey of revolutionary re-creation. On display between January 11, 2025 – February 8, 2025.

Working Boats – In and About a Local Lobster Fishery
Drop in to see Bridgewater Photo Club latest exhibit titled, “Working Boats” by freelance photographer, Ian Proctor. The images here offer a look into Ian’s extensive portfolio, specifically highlighting the small boat Lobster Fishery in and around St. Margaret’s Bay.
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.