We’re open Tuesday to Saturday from 11:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Admission

Adult Admission: $6
Seniors: $5
Youth: $5
Child $2

Location
2680 Dunsmuir Avenue
Cumberland, BC

Contact Us
info@cumberlandmuseum.ca
(250) 336-2445

We look forward to welcoming you!

 

The Cumberland Museum and Archives (CMA) on Vancouver Island tells the stories of the people of Cumberland.

The CMA’s exhibitions and collection explore important, social, political, economic and environmental themes that reflect the museum’s understanding and representation of Cumberland’s rich history.

 

Featured Exhibit

March 23, 2026 - February 1, 2027

Stolen Bases

We invite you to join us in sharing the healing power of storytelling with our featured exhibition, STOLEN BASES.

Annual Events, Event

Friday, May 1, 2026

Bean Dinner

International Workers Day and May Day are celebrated in Cumberland on May 1 with an old-fashioned community bean supper featuring a tasty plate of working-class food: cornbread, baked beans, and coleslaw.

Annual Events

Thursday, June 11 2026 - Monday, June 15 2026

Miners Memorial Weekend

Miners Memorial hosts a gathering for Song of the Workers and a graveside vigil commemorating the lives lost.

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

Featured Exhibit

Live now, and open to the public

Digital Museum

A multi-dimensional visitor experience, to engage and explore Cumberland’s history through storytelling, fact-finding journey and from within our collections.

 

The Cumberland Museum and Archives (CMA) on Vancouver Island tells the stories of the people of Cumberland.

The CMA’s exhibitions and collection explore important, social, political, economic and environmental themes that reflect the museum’s understanding and representation of Cumberland’s rich history.4

Become a Member – Join the story of cumberland!

Step into the past and be part of the story that shaped our community. When you become a member of the Cumberland Museum & Archives, you’re not just supporting history — you’re keeping it alive!

Whether you’re joining for the first time, renewing your connection, or gifting a membership to a fellow history lover, you’ll unlock a year filled with discovery, connection, and adventure:

  • Free admission all year long — explore our exhibits as often as you like!
  • Two complimentary family passes to share the experience with others.
  • Priority newsletters — be the first to know about upcoming events, exhibits, and behind-the-scenes stories.
  • Exclusive discounts on special events, tours, and programs.
  • Free access to our archives and research library, plus three hours of guided research support.
  • Have your say — primary members can vote at the Cumberland & District Historical Society’s Annual General Meeting.

Your membership fuels community connection, storytelling, and the preservation of Cumberland’s vibrant heritage.

👉Join today — and help history come alive!

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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PLAN YOUR VISIT

We’re open Tuesday to Saturday, 11:00 am – 4:30 pm and closed on statutory holidays.

Be sure to check out our Facebook and Instagram links at the bottom of the page for upcoming programs and events.