Explore Exhibits
ON NOW at DesBrisay Museum
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Annual Elementary School Art Show
April 9th – June 6, 2026. Opening Reception April 9th from 5pm-7pm. Come one and all to visit our annual elementary school art show exhibition featuring young artists from our local community!!
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Acoustic Jam 2026
Drop in and bring your acoustic instrument for a jam session with other musicians. All ages!
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Art from the Attic: The Unseen Archives
Step into the ‘attic’ of Bridgewater’s history. This exclusive exhibition pulls back the curtain on the DesBrisay Museum’s private storage to reveal a captivating array of art and photography—some of which has never been displayed to the public. From candid portraits of generations past to hidden artistic gems. This exhibit runs from March 1 -31,…
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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.
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Programming coming in April 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 Creative Crew: 5 Weeks of Crafts for Youth Join Amber Thompson for a youth art workshop, where imaginations run wild. Tuesdays, April 21 – May 19 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM $100/5 weeks, ages 8-13…
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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…
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 from the Attic: The Unseen Archives
Photo Exhibition: Water
Community Art Show
Atlantic Whitefish Documentary Screening & Event
Annual Elementary School Art Show
April 9th – June 6, 2026. Opening Reception April 9th…
