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 for an evening of acknowledgement and appreciation!
Thursday, May 1, 2025 from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at DesBrisay Museum.
Did you know that over 4 million Canadians are descendants of British Home Children? Most Canadians do not know what a Home Child is, or, that they could be related to one.
Learn one of the least told stories of Canadian history, as Kerry Jarvis, a Home Child descendant, takes us on a journey of discovery on how this child immigration scheme shaped and changed our country.
Join us for the opening reception of The Annual South Shore School Art Show on Thursday, May 8 from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM.
The Museum will be closed on Saturday, May 17 in lieu of Victoria Day. We look forward to seeing you when we reopen for our usual hours on Tuesday, May 20 from 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Enjoy the long weekend!
Join us at the museum on May 21, June 4, and June 18 from 10AM – 11:30AM for Welcoming Wednesdays; an informal, welcoming space where newcomers can meet YREACH staff, connect with others, and enjoy complimentary snacks, tea, and coffee. Everyone is welcome!
Join us on Thursday, May 22 from 6 PM - 8 PM to share in a FREE meal with members of the vibrant Pakistani community.
Spaces are limited, and registration is required. To register, contact museum@bridgewater.ca or call 902-543-4033. Please note: This event is for adults only. Staff will contact you to confirm your seat.
Join us on Saturday, May 24, 2025, for the 2nd Annual Lobster Luncheon hosted by the Friends of DesBrisay Museum Society.
Bring your acoustic instrument for a jam session at the museum!
Saturday, May 24, 2025 from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Acoustic instruments only please. No amps, no electric instruments, no microphones.
Musicians in a circle, no stage.
Audience welcome.
Free entry, donations are appreciated.
Join us at the museum on May 28 and June 25th from 10AM – 11:30AM for Welcoming Wednesdays; an informal, welcoming space where newcomers can meet YREACH staff, connect with others, and enjoy complimentary snacks, tea, and coffee. Everyone is welcome!
Visit the museum to see Bridgewater Photographic Society’s latest show! Out and About captures locations somewhere here on the South Shore of Nova Scotia. Some images offer recognizable features; others could be anywhere. Some are true to one’s gaze; some are double-exposures. A couple are black and white; most use enhanced colour. And one is...
We will be closing 11:30am Wednesday June 11th for our staff appreciation day
130 Jubilee Road, Bridgewater, Nova Scotia B4V 1H8
E-mail: museum@bridgewater.ca
Phone: 902-543-4033
Mail:
c/o 60 Pleasant Street
Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, Canada
B4V 3X9
Fax: 902-543-4713
Nova Scotia is in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq, which is covered by the Treaties of Peace and Friendship. We are all Treaty People.
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