Important Notices
The museum will be closed on Saturday, October 12 in lieu of Thanksgiving. We will re-open for our usual hours of 1pm – 5pm on Tuesday, October 15.
Room bookings are currently on pause until Tuesday November 12th to accommodate special programming, and will resume after that date.
During October, our Community Room will become home to our artist in residence, renowned Mi’kmaw craftsman Todd Labrador, while he carries out a traditional building demonstration of a 16-foot birch bark canoe. Please come and engage with Todd during the build to learn more about this iconic symbol of the Mi’kmaw cultural landscape and his own personal connections to this community.
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What’s Happening at the DesBrisay
Employment Opportunity
Reporting to the Director of Community Development, the Manager of Recreation & Culture is responsible and accountable for leading staff, programs, activities, and facilities required for the Town’s operational commitments for recreation, heritage and culture. This includes programming, services, initiatives, exhibits, museum collections and activities across the various Town facilities specifically including the DesBrisay Museum,…
Research Center Drop-In Hours
Did you know that you can stop into our research center on Tuesday afternoons with all of your burning research questions? Swing by, and dig into Bridgewater’s history with the help of our research assistants. $5.00 drop-in fee. Can’t make it? Book an appointment during our open hours by emailing museum@bridgewater.ca
Mi’kmaq Canoe Building with Todd Labrador
Learn from craftsman Todd Labrador as he builds a traditional Mi’kmaq canoe in this live demonstration. The DesBrisay Museum is excited to share that as part of the Town of Bridgewater’s 125th anniversary celebrations, and in honour of the historic ancestral presence of the Mi’kmaq in the LaHave River Valley and Mi’kmaw History Month, renowned…
Exhibit: Historia Atlantica – A Retrospective
Our latest display, Historia Atlantica by Lunenburg-based artist Su Rogers, is an exhibit focused on and connected to the sea, including tides, vessels, fishing tools, sea workers, and ancestry. Exhibit runs from August 17th until October 15th.
Call for Submissions: “Warrior in Me”
Second Story Women’s Centre joins with the DesBrisay Museum to invite women and gender-diverse individuals to submit creations around the theme of “The Warrior in Me”. This exhibit will be a mixed media group show focusing on women’s power and gender based violence. For more information, contact Aliyyah at 902-640-3044 or aliyyah@secondstory.ca.
Exhibit: The Elusiveness of Time
In this solo exhibit, local photographer Jostein Algroy delves into the concept of time, a fundamental and intricate aspect of human existence that shapes our worldview and cultural beliefs. His photographs are both conceptual and detail-oriented, offering a nuanced exploration of this profound theme. Exhibit runs August 1st to October 30th.
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?
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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.
