Welcome to the Cumberland Museum and Archives
Where the history of our community comes to life!
Cumberland is a community steeped in history. Once Canada’s smallest and westernmost city, Cumberland was a bustling coal mining community from 1888 to 1966, with miners, entrepreneurs and their families streaming in from across Canada the US, Europe, China and Japan.
A visit to the Cumberland Museum is the ideal way to get a handle on this iconic village, from the rabble-rousers to the aristocrats, and everyone in between.
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Lunar New Year Dinner 2012
Celebrate Cumberland's historic Chinese community and join the Cumberland Museum and friends for a dazzling and festive community celebration of Lunar New Year on Saturday February 11th
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Cumberland Heritage Walks
Keep an eye out for the 15 interpretive signs (housed in wooden shake kiosks) that mark buildings and landmarks throughout the Village.
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Support the museum
All gestures of support are appreciated. You can take out an individual or business membership, attend one of our annual events, make a charitable donation or stop by for a shopping trip in our Company Store.
