HERITAGE GALLERY

Visitors can step back in time to the 1880's and visit Judge DesBrisay's Victorian sitting room, explore the Geology Gallery and learn about gold mining; and see the First Nations Gallery and the famous Morris cradle, the only surviving work by noted 19th century Mi'kmaq artist, Christianne Morris.

 The Settlers Gallery displays a variety of early textiles, including an 1877 biscuit quilt by Anna Strum, while the Gallery of Industry offers a look at early shipping on the LaHave River. In Kidology Korner learn about the lives of children during the Victorian era, then see creepy and crawlies in the Natural History gallery.

Pay tribute to the veterans of war in the Military Exhibit, then experience the development of Bridgewater from the early industries at Sebastapol, to the Great Fire of 1899 and the town's incorporation in 1899.

FOLK ART GALLERY 

Depending on who you ask, the definition of folk art varies!  The best way to describe folk art is to say it is the craftsmanship of people from a local area which depicts the everyday life and times they shared.  It creates a simple nostalgia for the pre - industrial society.

See delightful folk art pieces by such well known artisans as George Acker, Clarence Aulenback, Garfield Campbell, Walter Cross, Ellison Eagles, Collins Eisenhauer, Wesley Hubley, Eddie Mandaggio, William Mansfield, Bradford Naugler, Leo Naugler, Ransford Naugler, Lawrence "Tubby" Oickle, Bradford Russell, Carroll Slauenwhite, Ronald Strum, Norman Veinott, Charles Westhaver, Harry Wile and James Zwicker. 

EXHIBIT CENTRE

This centre allows for rotating exhibits, each running for about 6 weeks. The exhibits are a mix of our own, focusing on a specific theme or topic, and community presentations.

January 20-March 18 - Bridgewater, An Artist's View

April 5 - May 13 - Lunenburg County Elementary/Jr  High  Art Exhibit

May 27-September 9 - Rum on the River