National Acadian Day

Visit the museum to view the Bridgewater Photographic Society’s latest exhibition. The Art of Shades is a captivating monochrome photo exhibition that explores the intricate beauty of light, shadow, and contrast. Through stunning black-and-white imagery, it invites viewers to appreciate the depth and emotion found in the simplest of shades. This group show features the…

Join renowned photographer, author, and historian, Steve Skafte, as he shares his adventures along abandoned roads, hiking forgotten highways, and exploring the crumbling history that our ancestors left behind. Steve will be discussing his latest book, “This River Was Once a Road: Abandoned Roads of Nova Scotia.”

Join renowned photographer, author, adventurer and historian, Steve Skafte, as he shares about his journey of exploring abandoned cemeteries and buildings across Nova Scotia, pushing through walls of scratching brush, cutting a path to the past, and unearthing buried stones and half-forgotten stories. November 2, 2-4pm.

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…

Explore artifacts from the DesBrisay Museum collection in our latest exhibition showcasing a series of historical vignettes, presenting life at home from 1901 – 1910.

Step into the past starting on January 9, 2025. The show runs until February 1, 2025.