Cumberland Museum & Archives

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The Cumberland Museum and Archives tells the story of the people of Cumberland — the rich, the poor, the powerful, the rebellious, the righteous and the radical.

The Museum & Archives is open after an extensive renovation, and we look forward to welcoming you to our new exhibits and galleries. 

Tuesday - Saturday
11am - 4:30pm
Closed on statutory holidays

Adult $6
Senior $5
Youth (12-18) $5
Children (6-11) $2
Family (2 adults 2 children) $15
Under 6 FREE

What's On at the Museum

Featured 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.

Event

SUNDAY, OCT 27 2024

Community Walking Tours

Come and learn about the ordinary people who did extraordinary things. Join us for a 90-minute guided walk at the Cumberland Cemetery.

Annual Events

Sat, November 16 & Sun, November 17, 2024

Winterfaire

Support local artisans and gifted makers at The Cumberland Museum & Archives Winterfaire, November 16 & 17 2024

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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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