National Acadian Day

Acadians: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow

Acadians: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow
Learn one of the least told stories of Canadian history, as Kerry Jarvis, a Home Child descendant, takes us on a journey of discovery on how this child immigration scheme shaped and changed our country.
New Year, New Exhibit! Swing by this Saturday, January 6th, for the opening of our latest exhibit, Threaded Tales: The Schoolgirl Samplers Explore the stitched narratives that reveal the education, skills, and creative expressions of nine young embroiderers from the 18th and 19th centuries. The exhibit has been extended, and now runs until March 29th.
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…
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.
“Pathways” is a collection of four images by Kathryn Price, taken while out hiking at various locations across Canada. These images, as a metaphor for life, are intended to make us pause to reflect on the natural beauty that surrounds us as we move forward on our own unique paths in life taking one step at a time.
Show runs May 2 – July 31, 2023
Bring your acoustic instrument for a jam session at the museum! Saturday, June 21, 2025 Free entry, donations are appreciated. Acoustic instruments only please. No amps, no electric instruments, no microphones. Musicians in a circle (no stage). Audience welcome.