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Programming coming in January at the DesBrisay!
For more information & to register visit Connect2Rec.com In person: LCLC, 135 North Park Street, Bridgewater By phone: LCLC, 902-530-4100 Clickety Clack Knitters & Crafters Social Group Fridays, from January 2 to March 27, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM $10/ 13 weeks Creative Crew: 5 Weeks of Crafts for Youth Tuesdays, January 13 to February…
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Now Showing! Photo Exhibition: Water
Visit the museum to see Bridgewater Photographic Society’s latest show. Water, that substance so essential for life, was the topic of a summer photo challenge. Our members were asked to capture water in any of its many forms. The submissions were so interesting that we felt they deserved to be on display. The submissions were…
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Now Showing! Community Art Show
Visit the museum to see our latest mixed-media group show. This art exhibition features a variety of work created by emerging and established artists across the South Shore and beyond. Show runs from November 15, 2025 – January 31, 2026. Come out to support and celebrate local talent! The opening reception will be held on Saturday,…
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Atlantic Whitefish Documentary Screening & Event
Join us for the community premiere of Turning the Tides, a 10-minute documentary following Ava Sergio and a group of researchers as they tag and release critically endangered Atlantic Whitefish into the Petite Rivière watershed. The screening will be followed by a research update from Ava, science demos, booths, and activities. Thursday, November 27 from…
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Shop, Sip & Support
The Friends of the DesBrisay Museum Society is hosting its annual Shop, Sip & Support event on Saturday, November 22 from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm. It is a festive, social shopping experience that supports local makers, artists, and authors. Enjoy hot cider while shopping for your gifts. Gift wrapping is available. Members of the…
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Mi’kmaw Petroglyphs – Conversations with Mi’kmaw Artist, Barry Stevens
In celebration of Mi’kmaw History Month, join us for a conversation with local Mi’kmaw Artist Barry Stevens. Barry will be visiting the museum’s Indigenous Gallery for an informal chat about Mi’kmaw Petroglyphs, including his artistic interpretations of those found at Kejimkujik National Park. One of Barry’s pieces is on display and part of the DesBrisay’s…
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.
