We’re open

Tuesday – Sunday  11:00 AM to 4:30 PM

We are CLOSED on statutory holidays.

Admission

Adult     $6
Senior   $5
Youth    $5
Child     $2

Family  $15

Location

2680 Dunsmuir Avenue
Cumberland, BC

Contact Us

info@cumberlandmuseum.ca
(250) 336-2445

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

Saturday, November 28 2026 & Sunday, November 29 2026

Winterfaire

Support local artisans and gifted makers at The Cumberland Museum & Archives Winterfaire, November 28 & 29 2026.

Event

Sunday, September 27, 2026

Spirit Bear: Honouring Memories, Planting Dreams | Screening Event

Join us for a special community screening of Spirit Bear: Honouring Memories, Planting Dreams, a powerful and beautifully crafted stop-motion film.

Featured Exhibit

Full free access ONLINE!

Digital Museum

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

Walking Tours

Saturday, October 10, 2026

Community Walking Tour – Chinese Canadian Townsite | October 10, 2026

Explore the rich history of Cumberland’s Chinese Community.

Event

Saturday, October 31, 2026

Haunted Mine Experience | Halloween

This Halloween take your chances on a walk through the Museum’s replica mine and experience a day in the life of a Cumberland coal miner.

 

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 Sunday, 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.