Events

Now presenting, The Dead Die Twice: Abandoned Cemeteries of Nova Scotia. Join photographer, author, and historian, Steve Skafte to discover his journey of exploring abandoned cemeteries in the woods of Nova Scotia, pushing through walls of scratching brush, cutting a path to the past, and unearthing buried stones and half-forgotten stories. His books will be...

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. Exhibit runs from October 7th until December 16th. Reception October 21st, 6PM - 8 PM. Join us to honour Doris at the...

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 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.

You won’t want to miss Boo-tiful Bridgewater, hosted by the recreation department at the DesBrisay Museum! Swing by on Saturday, October 28th from 1 - 3 PM for pumpkin carving and children’s activities. You can even enter your pumpkin in the “Pumpkin Walk” taking place in the Woodland Gardens during the evening.

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 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.

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...