Brimming with tales from Legendary and historic Cumberland the CMA’s programs and events bring to life stories of Cumberland’s past into the present.
Events
Annual General Meeting
Wednesday May 24, 2023
Annual General Meeting Wednesday, May 24, 2023 Hosted at the Cumberland Museum & Archives Celebrating Cumberland’s History The Cumberland and District Historical Society (Cumberland Museum & Archives) was founded in 1981. Located on the corner of First Street and historic Dunsmuir Avenue, the artefacts and archives within the building
Miners Memorial
June 16-18, 2023
Miners Memorial hosts a gathering for Song of the Workers and a graveside vigil commemorating the lives lost.
The Mine Experience
MONDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2022 4 PM - 5:30 PM
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.
Winterfaire
Saturday, November 19 & Sunday, November 20, 2022.
Support local artisans and gifted makers at The Cumberland Museum & Archives Winterfaire, November 19 & 20 2022
Bookable Programs
Book a School Tour
Dig deep into Cumberland’s past with specially designed tours and workshops for students grades k – 12. All programs look to make connections with BC curriculum’s core competencies. Price is per student: $2 for self-guided tour, $4 for 30 minutes indoor program, $6 for 60 minute indoor program, $8
Book a Private Tour
Learn the stories behind the legends of Cumberland on a private museum tour.
Cost: admission + $20 guide fee.
Book Club Sets
Take a literary tour, the CMA hosts a special venue rental package for the historical fiction crowd complete with books! Host your next book club at the Museum. CMA has a series of historical fiction and non-fiction book club sets available to borrow. $10 per person. Click here to
Virtual Tour
Calling all armchair explorers and history buffs. Discover the history of Cumberland from the comfort of the living room with a cuppa in hand. Coming Soon!
Learning Resources
Coming Soon! Beyond the museum and into your classroom. Learning resources are available for educators to use as pre visit study guides or independent lessons. For more information please email: programs@cumberlandmuseum.ca