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NEW EXHIBIT – Let the Games Begin: A Journey Through Sports & Games in Bridgewater
In celebration of this month’s Nova Scotia 55+ Games, check out this latest exhibit highlighting sports and games throughout Bridgewater’s history.
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Bridgewater Photographic Society Exhibit – “A Walk on the Ghats of Veranasi”
Visit the museum to see Bridgewater Photographic Society’s latest show, “A Walk on the Ghats of Veranasi.”
Permanent Galleries
First Nations Gallery
Our First Nations Gallery was developed in partnership with the Native Council of Nova Scotia, Zone 5. The DesBrisay Museum is situated in Mi’kma’ki, the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq People. Visit us to learn and reflect on the rich history and culture of the Mi’kmaq.
Shipbuilding
The Museum is proud to host a collection of hand-made ship miniatures, as well as the history behind its ship builders and the real-life equivalent’s history and use.
Folk Art
Lunenburg County is well known for its folk artists. The DesBrisay Museum’s Folk Art collection is one of the largest and most diverse in all of Nova Scotia. Our collection of Lunenburg County Folk Art features artworks with an array of styles, cultural influences, and historical contexts.
Judge’s Gallery
The DesBrisay Museum is named after Judge Mather Byles DesBrisay (pronounced Dez-Brah-Zay). He loved to collect historical and scientific curiosities. By 1880, his collection had become quite well known, and was attracting hundreds of citizens, students, and tourists. Visit our permanent gallery to explore his wide collection of artifacts.
Past Exhibits
Art Creation Exhibition
A Bridge in Time
South Shore School Art Show
Exhibition: The Art of Shades
Mi’kmaw Petroglyphs – Conversations with Mi’kmaw Artist, Barry Stevens
In celebration of Mi’kmaw History Month, join us for a…
