This unique exhibit focuses on honouring, supporting and providing an awareness for the Residential School survivors, their families and the missing children. Show runs from May 18th – June 15th. Join us on Saturday, May 25, 2024 from 1- 3 pm for the Opening Ceremony.
The Lobster Luncheon scheduled for this Saturday at museum and hosted by the Friends of the DesBrisay Museum Society has been postponed due to circumstances beyond the control of the organizing team.
The event will be rebooked for the spring and a new date will be announced in the future.
Sharing Stories, Building Bridges June 9 – July 23, 2022 We invite you to check out our latest exhibit, “Sharing Stories, Building Bridges: Celebrating Diverse Histories in Lunenburg County.” Stories have the power to make us feel included, by forging connections and helping us relate to one another. Our current exhibition is inspired by the…
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…
Immerse yourself in Bridgewater’s nautical legacy – from historic ships to marine creatures, the DesBrisay Museum is a treasure trove for maritime enthusiasts. Check out the museum’s latest exhibit “Lobster Tails & Engine Trails” featuring Winfred T. Ritcey and his revolutionary marine engines. This featured display is on for all of Lobster Fest!
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.
Susan was born in Bridgewater, her father was the first curator of the DesBrisay museum. Her grandfather, W.T.RITCEY “the man behind the Acadia Gas engine”. Susan’s work has since been shown around the world. Representing a voice for the oceans and land. This special tribute to Susan will showcase her work and historical family material…
