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Exhibit: Historia Atlantica – A Retrospective
Our latest display, Historia Atlantica by Lunenburg-based artist Su Rogers, is an exhibit focused on and connected to the sea, including tides, vessels, fishing tools, sea workers, and ancestry. Exhibit runs from August 17th until October 15th.
Exhibit: The Elusiveness of Time
In this solo exhibit, local photographer Jostein Algroy delves into the concept of time, a fundamental and intricate aspect of human existence that shapes our worldview and cultural beliefs. His photographs are both conceptual and detail-oriented, offering a nuanced exploration of this profound theme. Exhibit runs August 1st to October 30th.
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
Exhibit: At the Wharf
Exhibit: Changing Landscapes
Every Child Matters: Finding a Way Forward
South Shore School Art Show
Employment Opportunity
Research Center Drop-In Hours
Mi’kmaq Canoe Building with Todd Labrador
