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
11:00am - 4:30pm
Closed on Statutory Holidays

Holiday Closure December 22, 2024 - January 13, 2025

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.

Collaboration Studio, Event

Saturday, December 7 2024 | 11 am - 1 pm

A Place Called Cumberland

This December, the Cumberland Museum and Archives invites you to experience A Place Called Cumberland, a multidimensional project that brings the village’s dynamic history and present-day vibrancy to life.

Public Program

Thursday, Jan 9 2025 - Thursday, Feb 13 2025

Interactive Writing Workshop

Using the body as a metaphor for storytelling, Kim Bannerman will host an interactive six-week writing workshop, starting January 2025.

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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.