Permanent Exhibits
In these galleries you will find stories of grit, resistance, resilience, conflict, and community. Then and now, we are all connected by this place.
Resistance and Resilience
“The people on this land fight for their beliefs and are bound by their collective strength”, learn more about the Resilience and Resistance of our communities.
Community Hall
People connect in many ways—through food and drink, arts and culture, events and celebrations, hobbies and recreation. Explore objects that highlight Cumberland’s diverse communities and cultures, then and now.
People on the Land
Since time immemorial, Ancestors of the people called K’ómoks today have been the caretakers of this land, which they called the “Land of Plenty.” Follow the path of water from the mountains to the wetlands in this experiential journey that highlights the overlapping values we place on this land.
Coal Town
Step back in time to the thriving coal town of Cumberland in the early 1900s. Explore the hotels and bars where miners and loggers grabbed a beer and a bath after a hard day’s work digging for coal or felling timbers. Experience a day in the life of a
Wish You Were Here
JUN 6, 2024 - JAN 10, 2026
Wish You Were Here is a nod to the historical forms of communication we can find in archives, such as letters, invitations, and postcards.
Digital Museum
Live now, and open to the public
A multi-dimensional visitor experience, to engage and explore Cumberland’s history through storytelling, fact-finding journey and from within our collections.
Archived Exhibits
As time moves on, our featured exhibit space changes. Here are the exhibits we have displayed in the past
A Seat At The Table
Closing May 11, 2024
Using food as an entry point, A Seat at the Table tells diverse stories of Chinese Canadians in BC, while highlighting Cumberland’s rich Chinese Canadian heritage.
Artists For Conservation
April 15 - May 24, 2023
Artists for Conservation April 15 – May 24, 2023 Cumberland has a lasting culture of coming together as a community and standing up for its ideals. From labour activism in the early 1900s to environmental conservation today, there is resilience within the collective to realize actionable change. Inspiration for
The People’s Gallery
Closing April 1, 2023
This exhibition takes a look at the way our community comes together by sharing stories.