Events

Susan was born in Bridgewater, her father was the first curator of the DesBrisay museum. Her grandfather, W.T.RITCEY “the man behind the Acadia Gas engine”.  Susan’s work has since been shown around the world. Representing a voice for the oceans and land. This special tribute to Susan will showcase her work and historical family material...

Doris Wentzell is being celebrated as a devoted member of the Rug Hooking Guild of NS. Come enjoy the pieces that she created and experience her love of her farm animals and nature. Hook-In with RHGNS! Bring your own supplies, November 4th, 2 PM - 4PM. Limited spaces available, please register in advance by contacting...

The members of the Mahone Bay Meditation Society will be hosting free meditation classes at the DesBrisay Museum for people of all experience levels. The classes will be hosted every Monday from 7:00 – 8:30 PM.A note about  “Calm Abiding” meditation: Are you curious about meditation and its benefits?  Have you been wanting to try...

Did you know that you can stop into our research center on Tuesday afternoons with all of your burning research questions? Swing by, and dig into Bridgewater’s history with the help of our research assistants. $5.00 drop-in fee. Can’t make it? Book an appointment during our open hours by emailing museum@bridgewater.ca

Join NSCC's Natural Resources Environmental Technology students on Thursday, November 9th from 10:00 - 11:30 AM for mini-workshops on: Wildlife scat and track identification Nature-tech Free, and suitable for all ages! We hope to see you there

Join us every Thursday from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm for the watercolour painting social group. Bring your painting supplies to work on your project! $10 fee for the season.

Join us weekly on Friday afternoons from 1 PM to 3 PM for a knitting social group. Bring your needles and your latest project! $10 fee for the season.

The Museum will be closed on November 11th for Remembrance Day

The members of the Mahone Bay Meditation Society will be hosting free meditation classes at the DesBrisay Museum for people of all experience levels. The classes will be hosted every Monday from 7:00 – 8:30 PM.A note about  “Calm Abiding” meditation: Are you curious about meditation and its benefits?  Have you been wanting to try...

Did you know that you can stop into our research center on Tuesday afternoons with all of your burning research questions? Swing by, and dig into Bridgewater’s history with the help of our research assistants. $5.00 drop-in fee. Can’t make it? Book an appointment during our open hours by emailing museum@bridgewater.ca

Join NSCC's Natural Resources Environmental Technology students on Thursday, November 16th from 10:00 - 11:30 AM for mini-workshops on: 🌳Forest Identification 🐸 Ecosystem Habitats 🧭 Navigation Free, and suitable for all ages! We hope to see you there

Join us every Thursday from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm for the watercolour painting social group. Bring your painting supplies to work on your project! $10 fee for the season.