Traditional Acoustic Music Jam

Traditional Acoustic Music Jam

Bring your acoustic instrument for a jam session at the museum!

Saturday, November 8, 2025

Saturday, December 13, 2025.

Both musicians and those interested in listening to the jam are welcome. Acoustic instruments only please (meaning no amps, no electric instruments, and no microphones). Musicians will be in a circle. Free entry. Donations are appreciated!

130 Jubliee Road, Bridgewater, Nova Scotia

Events & Programs

Tales From Abandoned Nova Scotia with Steve Skafte

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.

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Exhibit Archive

NEW EXHIBIT – Let the Games Begin: A Journey Through Sports & Games in Bridgewater

In celebration of this month’s Nova Scotia 55+ Games, check out this latest exhibit highlighting sports and games throughout Bridgewater’s history.

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Exhibit Archive

Poppy Exhibit – Clickety Clack Knitting Group

The DesBrisay Museum’s Clickety Clack Knitting Group recently created these beautiful poppies for a Remembrance Day display at Veterans Memorial Park in Bridgewater.

The weekly group along with dozens of community volunteers knitted and crocheted 500 poppies!

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Events & Programs

Silent Auction

We are excited to announce an upcoming fundraising event! The DesBrisay Museum will be holding a hybrid (in-person and online) auction to raise funds for the museum’s programming and events. Come by the museum to place your bid, or tune in to our Facebook to bid online! The auction will take place from August 12th to August 16th.

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Events & Programs

Around the Table: A Culinary Journey Through Our Community

Join us on Thursday, November 14th for the next series of Around the Table: A Culinary Journey Through Our Community. This month we will celebrate Mi’kmaq culture and cuisine! Space is limited and registration is required.

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17th Annual Seedy Saturday, February 11, 2023, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Join us for the 17th Annual Seedy Saturday on February 11, 2023, from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Hosted by Helping Nature Heal

•Guest Speakers
•Local Vendors
•Hot lunch provided

•Buy, sell, and trade tables
Entry: Non-perishable food item or cash donation to the Bridgewater Interchurch Food Bank

DesBrisay Museum
130 Jubilee Road
Bridgewater, NS

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