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.

We look forward to welcoming you to our new and changing exhibits and galleries. 


Tuesday - Saturday
11 AM - 4:30 PM
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

Thursday, May 1, 2025

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.

Event

Wednesday, May 14 2025 - Wednesday, June 18 2025

Writing Workshop – Beginner

Using the body as a metaphor for storytelling, Kim Bannerman will host an interactive six-week writing workshop, starting May 14 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.