Explore Exhibits
ON NOW at DesBrisay Museum
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Intimate Dawn by Randy Bullerwell
Bridgewater Photo Society presents a solo exhibition by Randy Bullerwell. Randy has found that ‘mindful’ photography, (being present in the moment), has offered opportunities to appreciate the wonders of nature – especially during the thirty minutes of dawn light before the sun rises. This exhibit runs March 3, 2026 until May 30, 2026.
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
Celebrating Horses: How They Shaped our World
Annual Elementary School Art Show
Art from the Attic: The Unseen Archives
Programming coming in April at the DesBrisay!
Celebrating Horses: How They Shaped our World
Horses have shaped our world and our way of life…
