Every Object Tells a Story!
Through the lens of the Big 6 Historical Concepts , Object Based Learning, Visual Thinking Strategies and See/ Think / Wonder pedagogies, our education programs are rooted in student-led inquiry, hands-on activities and supported independent exploration of our Museum.
The objects in our exhibitions offer insight into 20th century British Columbia, including local histories of resource extraction, labour activism, immigration, community building and cultural legacy.
As a social history Museum, we adapt themes for all ages through stories of resistance, resilience, belonging and exclusion, and how these themes are relevant to our lives today.
Junior Historians Guided Exploration | Grades K-5
Find clues and hear the stories that objects from the past tell us, and consider how they connect to your family & community!
Junior Archivists Guided Exploration | Grades 4+
Participants will be guided through our exhibitions as we consider the impacts of Cumberland’s mining, labour activism, and immigration histories together.
Black Damp Fire Damp: No.6 Mine Play | Grades K-5
Listen to stories and audio interviews of Cumberland miners, crawl, run and collect ‘coal’ 600 ft above the No.6 Mine tunnels.
Cumberland Chinatown Story Walk | Grades 4+
Explore the site of Cumberland’s Historic Chinatown as you imagine the sights, sounds and smells that filled the air 100 years ago.
No. 1 Japanese town Story Walk | Grades 4+
At No. 1 townsite, Japanese migrants in Cumberland formed many communities.
Self-Guided Museum Exploration | Grades 3+
Choose your own adventure as you explore the exhibition objects that interest you!
We can accommodate groups larger than 30 participants through our Combination Tour Program.
Mix and match any two programs for a full day of hands-on discovery, creativity, and exploration.
Perfect for combining classes, school groups, camps, and curious minds!
Fee: $10 per Student
