Cumberland Museum & Archives
- OPENING HOURS
Tuesday - Saturday (winter hours in effect)
11 AM - 4:30 PM
Closed on Statutory Holidays
- ADMISSIONS
Adult $6
Senior $5
Youth (12-18) $5
Children (6-11) $2
Family (2 adults 2 children) $15
Under 6 FREE
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The Cumberland Museum and Archives shares the stories that shape this community — the rich and the working class, the powerful and the rebellious, the righteous and the radical. From coal miners and labour movements to immigrant histories and local legends, we honour the voices that built Cumberland.
We invite you to explore our dynamic exhibits and evolving galleries that bring this unique history to life. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or returning to discover what’s new, we look forward to welcoming you.
What's On at the Museum
School Programs
Junior Archivists Guided Exploration | Grades 4+
Collaboration Studio
May 23 - Oct 14, 2025
What Do You Bring With You?
Public Program
Various Dates | 3 Different Tours
Community Walking Tours
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.

Soon May The Draegerman Come
Safety wasn’t something much talked about in coal mining in the early days. Coal mining is a risky business after all. When coal production was

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