Horses have shaped our world and our way of life. They have been a dominant and integral part of our economic, social, cultural and artistic fabric. Join photographer, Kerry Jarvis, as he shares his images, videos and stories that celebrate horses...straight from the horses mouth, in this, the year of the horse.
Fridays. All ages. Join us weekly at the DesBrisay Museum for a knitting and crafting social group. Bring your needles and your latest project! Pre-registration is required.
Drop in to participate or listen to our Acoustic Jam. Bring your acoustic instrument for a jam session at the museum in 2026! Acoustic instruments only please. No amps, no electric instruments, no microphones. No pre-registration required.
Tuesdays. Learn some advanced playing and singing skills, and classic country/pop songs from your favourite bands and singers. Pre-registration required. Ages 18+
Fridays. All ages. Join us weekly at the DesBrisay Museum for a knitting and crafting social group. Bring your needles and your latest project! Pre-registration is required.
Fridays. All ages. Join us weekly at the DesBrisay Museum for a knitting and crafting social group. Bring your needles and your latest project! Pre-registration is required.
Discover Bridgewater’s industrial roots in a whole new way! Join us at the DesBrisay Museum for our newest interactive exhibit: “Powered by Water: Stories of the Wile Carding Mill.” This isn’t just an exhibit, it is an experience for all of your senses! Come to look, touch, listen, and see why this is such an...
Guided demonstrations and interpretation on wool and the Wile Carding Mill will be provided by Linda Uhlman, a long-time interpreter for the Wile Carding Mill museum, to accompany the Powered by Water exhibit. Interpretation will be offered from 1pm - 4pm every Thursday and Saturday from July 2 until September 26.
Looking for a fun way to cool off this summer? Join us for Beat The Heat, Wednesdays, July 8, to August 19, 2026 1:00 PM — 3:00 PM At the Woodland Gardens, behind the Museum. A free, drop-in style program packed with water fun and outdoor excitement! Bring a towel, wear appropriate clothing, and be...
Saturdays. Drop in to participate or listen to our Acoustic Jam. Bring your acoustic instrument for a jam session at the museum in 2026! Acoustic instruments only please. No amps, no electric instruments, no microphones. No pre-registration required.
Come and hear Steve Skafte tell tales from his latest book, the harrowing and heartfelt Outskirts of Ordinary. It’s a collection of stories from locals who overcame the odds to become themselves, evenly mixed with memories from his childhood. Since 2007, he’s shared an uninterrupted daily journal on social media of his discoveries all over...
Join us for an adventure!! 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...
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