Friends of the DesBrisay Museum Society Membership
The DesBrisay Museum building offers daily recreational programming, a permanent museum space featuring curated stories of Bridgewater & Lunenburg County; a research area; a dedicated art exhibition space; community room space; and a rotating Bridgewater Photography Society exhibit wall featuring members work. The dedicated staff provide residents with a safe social space to learn new skills, enjoy local art, and make important community connections.
Becoming a member of the Friends of the DesBrisay Museum means you help support your community and the museum, while also meeting new people and, if you’re interested, learning new skills.
Your membership helps to create educational events for children, fund student employment, preserve irreplaceable artifacts and much more. Your support means that everyone can continue to enjoy these offerings year-round, free of charge.
Membership benefits include:
- A FREE book
- FREE access to the Museum’s archives by appointment
- Priority access to Friends event tickets
- E-mail updates direct to your inbox
Interested in signing up? Download the membership form below and return to the Friends of DesBrisay Society through the following options:
In person: Visit our new Museum Gift Shop location at the South Shore Centre, 421 Lahave St, Bridgewater, NS. Contact us for updated open hours.
E-mail: friendsdesbrisaymuseum@gmail.com
Mail: ATTN: Friends of DesBrisay Museum
C/O DesBrisay Museum
60 Pleasant Street
Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, Canada
B4V 3X9
Download a Friends of the DesBrisay Museum Orientation Package by clicking here.
Volunteer Opportunities
The Friends of DesBrisay offer volunteer opportunities through fundraising events, gift shop assistance, and as future museum interpretative ambassadors. Please drop by our gift shop to talk to a member of the Friends of DesBrisay Society for information about membership.
Download a Volunteer Application Form by clicking here.
If you’re interested in getting involved, print off the Volunteer Application Form, fill it out and e-mail (friendsdesbrisaymuseum@gmail.com), or drop by the museum. You can also mail the form to: DesBrisay Museum c/o 60 Pleasant Street Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, Canada B4V 3X9. We look forward to meeting you!
Friends Board (2025)
Joanne Hadley (Chair)
Jim Houghton (Vice-Chair)
Bonny Houghton (Treasurer)
Christine Bell (Secretary)
John Elliott
Heather Rafuse
Staff Liaison & Support:
Jessica MacDonald (Director of Community Development, Town of Bridgewater)
Kara Highfield (Manager of Recreation & Culture, Town of Bridgewater)