Recreation. Arts. Culture. Heritage.
What’s Happening at the DesBrisay
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What is a clothspin doll?
This month’s Curiosity Kit is available now What is a clothespin doll? Let’s travel back to the 1700s and 1800s! Back then, there were zero video games, zero iPads, and definitely no plastic toys. Store-bought toys were super rare, so kids had to be creative. By grabbing ordinary wooden clothespins, scraps of colorful fabric, and…
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Sunday Matinee Added: The Town Photographer
Due to popular demand, we’ve added a Sunday matinee: On Sunday October 4th, the DesBrisay Museum will be hosting a special matinee screening of “The Town Photographer” documentary in conjunction with the opening of a month-long exhibit of Frank Garber’s photographs, artifacts, and props from the film. Doors open at 1:30pm for a 2:00 screening….
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Film Premiere: The Town Photographer
Special film premiere event with Q&A with the cast and crew! ‘The Town Photographer’ is a feature length documentary by Nova Scotia filmmaker Todd Langille, spotlighting the life and work of longtime Bridgewater (NS) photographer Frank Elam Garber (1877-1964). Over his 50+ year career, Garber documented all aspects of life in the town of Bridgewater…
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Call for Submissions: South Shore Art Show, Sale and Fundraiser
The DesBrisay Museum is seeking submissions from established and emerging artists based on the South Shore for a mixed-media group show, sale and fundraiser. We encourage submissions from artists of all backgrounds, especially underrepresented groups. All media will be considered.
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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
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.
