Visit the museum to see Bridgewater Photographic Society’s latest show, “A Walk on the Ghats of Varanasi.”
Ghats are riverfront steps leading down to the banks of the Ganges river and are used for bathing, ceremonial events, and cremation sites.
Come along with photographer, Sue Hutchins, as she explores these fascinating places. The show runs until November 29th!
Open Tuesday – Saturday, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
The South Shore Multicultural Association is collaborating with us to put on this wonderful new art exhibit, “Creative Connections”. Innovative and multi-medium, you’re sure to love it!
Show runs until July 29, 2023.
We were honoured to have Mi’kmaw craftsman Todd Labrador and his family build a traditional birch bark canoe here at the museum during Mi’kmaq History Month in October 2024. The canoe was proudly launched in Mi’kma’ki on November 2, 2024, Pijinuiskaq (LaHave River), Miller Point Peace Park, just outside of Bridgewater, Nova Scotia. Throughout the…
The Warrior In Me Digital Exhibition The Warrior In Me is a mixed-media group exhibition, in partnership with the Second Story Women’s Centre. The show focuses on women’s and gender diverse people’s power and resilience, and how it intersects with gender-based violence. The following are digital submissions to accompany the in-person exhibition currently on display at…
We are excited to launch a new monthly activity kit program at the DesBrisay Museum, designed to encourage and feed your curiosity – Curiosity Kits! Suitable for age 5 to 95+, this free program introduces new ways of exploring our history, community and nature through art, observation and experience. Activities are inspired by our museum programming, environment, local history and culture.
Join us for a workshop with artist, Janet Griffen and recreate a painting from the museum’s folk art collection! Saturday, October 18 from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm. Free Event. All Supplies Provided. Registration Required. Space is Limited. To Register, contact Museum Staff at museum@bridgewater.ca or 902-543-4033.
“A Few Of My Favorite Things” by Sheila McKeand consists of photos capturing, some wildlife, some flowers and some landscapes, her favorite things. The majority of the photos were taken in Nova Scotia, with a couple from Alberta and Bermuda added in, to show the beauty of the country where she has spent the majority…
