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The Warrior In Me – Exhibition
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The Warrior In Me – Exhibition

The Warrior In Me Digital Exhibition The Warrior In Me is a mixed-media group exhibition, in partnership with the Second Story Women’s Centre. The show focuses on women’s and gender diverse people’s power and resilience, and how it intersects with gender-based violence. The following are digital submissions to accompany the in-person exhibition currently on display at…

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