Arts. Culture. Heritage.
What’s Happening at the DesBrisay
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Coming Soon! Community Art Show
Visit the museum to see our latest mixed-media group show. This art exhibition features a variety of work created by emerging and established artists across the South Shore and beyond. Show runs from November 15, 2025 – January 31, 2026. Come out to support and celebrate local talent! The opening reception will be held on Saturday,…
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Atlantic Whitefish Documentary Screening & Event
Join us for the community premiere of Turning the Tides, a 10-minute documentary following Ava Sergio and a group of researchers as they tag and release critically endangered Atlantic Whitefish into the Petite Rivière watershed. The screening will be followed by a research update from Ava, science demos, booths, and activities. Thursday, November 27 from…
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Shop, Sip & Support
The Friends of the DesBrisay Museum Society is hosting its annual Shop, Sip & Support event on Saturday, November 22 from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm. It is a festive, social shopping experience that supports local makers, artists, and authors. Enjoy hot cider while shopping for your gifts. Gift wrapping is available. Members of the…
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Bridgewater Photographic Society Exhibit – “A Walk on the Ghats of Varanasi”
Visit the museum to see Bridgewater Photographic Society’s latest show, “A Walk on the Ghats of Varanasi.”
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Traditional Acoustic Music Jam
Bring your acoustic instrument for a jam session at the museum! Free entry, donations are appreciated. Acoustic instruments only please. No amps, no electric instruments, no microphones. Musicians in a circle (no stage). Audience welcome.
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What’s Happening at DesBrisay
Plan Your Visit
130 Jubilee Road, Bridgewater, Nova Scotia
Museum Hours
Tuesday-Saturday 1p.m. – 5 p.m.
Free Admission Year Round
Donations Appreciated
DID YOU KNOW? The Bridgewater Transit bus stops hourly right in front of the DesBrisay Museum?
You can come and go with Bridgewater Transit. Click here to learn how!
Research & Collections
Research Services
Looking for more information on a specific topic? We can help! Learn more about our remote research services.
Research Library
Visit our research library during museum open hours to explore the history of Bridgewater and surrounding area. Contact us to set up an appointment.
Collections
DesBrisay Museum’s artifact collection is available to view and search from wherever you are. Our artifact catalogue, including details on each object, is hosted online by NovaMuse.
Resources
Access historical and photographic records about our community, including family histories, biographies, local architecture and much more. Our searchable indexes are also available to you online.
