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

Event, Permanent 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.

Collaboration Studio, Event

Friday, May 23 2025 from 6-8PM

OFFICIAL LAUNCH AND EXHIBITION OPENING

Join us for our Digital Museum launch and the opening of our Collaboration Studio Exhibition: What Do You Bring With You?

Annual Events

Friday, June 13 2025 - Sunday, June 15 2025

Miners Memorial

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

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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.