Exhibit Archive

Join us for an evening of acknowledgement and appreciation! Thursday, May 1, 2025 from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at DesBrisay Museum. For more information and to RSVP please e-mail recreation@bridgewater.ca

The Town of Bridgewater and DesBrisay Museum have some exciting job opportunities that may be of interest to local youth looking to make an impact in our community while learning lots this summer.

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 us on Thursday, April 10th from 6 PM – 8 PM to share in a FREE meal with members of the vibrant Japanese community. This dinner series aims to foster meaningful connections within our community by celebrating the richness of cultures through shared meals.

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 us every Friday from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm for a knitting and crafting social group.Bring your needles and your latest project! $10 fee for the season

Explore the work of Lunenburg County folk artists in our latest exhibition. The DesBrisay Museum is home to one of the largest and most diverse folk art collections in all of Nova Scotia. Our collection features artworks with an array of styles, cultural influences, and historical contexts. Show runs until April 17, 2025. Open Tuesday…

The invasive Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) is threatening our local forests, but there’s hope! Join us for an informative discussion on hemlock tree conservation efforts in our region, where you’ll learn everything you need to know about HWA. The session will be held at the DesBrisay Museum followed by a walk around the Duck Pond…

Join us on Thursday, February 27th from 6 PM – 8 PM to share in a FREE meal with members of the vibrant French Canadian community. This dinner series aims to foster meaningful connections within our community by celebrating the richness of cultures through shared meals.

Join us for Seedy Saturday on February 15th from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. Hosted in partnership with Helping Nature Heal. Buy, sell and trade local organic seeds. Free lunch, door prizes and kid’s activities! Support the local food bank with a nonperishable or monetary donation for entry.