The Cumberland Museum and Archives shares the stories that shape this community — the rich and the working class, the powerful and the rebellious, the righteous and the radical. From coal miners and labour movements to immigrant histories and local legends, we honour the voices that built Cumberland.

We invite you to explore our dynamic exhibits and evolving galleries that bring this unique history to life. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or returning to discover what’s new, we look forward to welcoming you.

What's On at the Museum

Collaboration Studio

October 24, 2025 - April 11, 2026

Cumberland Forest Reflections: 25 YEARS OF THE CUMBERLAND COMMUNITY FOREST SOCIETY

Contributions will be welcomed at the October 24th event and throughout the exhibition period October 2025 - April 2026

School Programs

Junior Archivists Guided Exploration | Grades 4+  

Participants will be guided through our exhibitions as we consider the impacts of Cumberland’s mining, labour activism, and immigration histories together.

Teacher Resources

Bring the stories and histories of Cumberland into your classroom!

Permanent Exhibit

JUN 6, 2024 - JAN 10, 2026

Wish You Were Here

Wish You Were Here is a nod to the historical forms of communication we can find in archives, such as letters, invitations, and postcards.

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Digging deeper

Looking Forward

Featured Blog Article by Sarah Rempel. Sarah joined the CMA team this summer as a heritage interpreter. She was an incredible addition to our team.

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The Heart Of A Community

Cumberland has always been the path between – part of a cross-island trading route first developed by ancestors of the K’omoks First Nation. Once coal

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THe DIGITAL MUSEUM

A virtual catalogue of stories, Curated journeys and museum collections.