Cumberland Museum & Archives
Cumberland Museum & Archives
Cumberland Museum & Archives
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William S
Liverpool, UK613 contributions
Jun 2023
We spent a very pleasant and interesting hour visiting this museum. It is only $5 to enter and has exhibitions predominantly on the discrimination against Chinese and other immigrants in the 20th century and the development of the coal mining industry with a focus on the danger faced by the miners and the unfair handling of labor relations leading to a strike. Everything is thoughtfully and well presented and easy to navigate. It is definitely worth a visit.
Written June 15, 2023
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Mark Attisha
Vancouver, Canada96 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
The rainforests and the vagaries of business cycles have covered much of the history of Cumberland and the nearby Coal Creek (Cumberland Chinatown). The Cumberland Museum & Archives brings this rich history back to life with vibrant and engaging exhibits that don't shy from telling uncomfortable truths. From the treatment of early Chinese settlers ("A Place At the Table") to mining conditions in the 1800s to early aboriginal engagement, the museum doesn't hold back. Yet despite all they endured, the happiness and pride of these vibrant and tenacious people shine through. This museum tells their stories beautifully.
Written September 12, 2023
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Lech PF
4 contributions
Apr 2022
I don't know why this oustanding museum is listed as 54th of all the museums in the area! It's so worth visit. Great people, extraordinary story and breathtaking exhibition are just a few reasons to put it on your bucket list of things to do before you die. True story :-)
Written April 30, 2022
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whirleybennett
Cochrane, Canada17 contributions
Feb 2023
Nice space, good lighting, professionally presented and laid out. A nice little museum for a relatively small community, and very good value for money. We particularly liked all the photos and the little touches such as the drawers containing a few smaller 'surprise' items.
There was not much information given to us about Cumberland's coal mining (nothing on the geological, economic and commercial aspects) given that it was the reason for Cumberland's existence - except from the human point of view. Maybe that's because most of the items found were personal items. Still, a map or something would have been nice.
We did find the insistant dwelling on racism in every exhibit rather tiresome. People lived according to the values and attitudes of their particular era - as we do - and it's too easy to take the moral high ground and criticize people of the past for their behaviour.
We liked the coal mine tunnel recreation.
There was not much information given to us about Cumberland's coal mining (nothing on the geological, economic and commercial aspects) given that it was the reason for Cumberland's existence - except from the human point of view. Maybe that's because most of the items found were personal items. Still, a map or something would have been nice.
We did find the insistant dwelling on racism in every exhibit rather tiresome. People lived according to the values and attitudes of their particular era - as we do - and it's too easy to take the moral high ground and criticize people of the past for their behaviour.
We liked the coal mine tunnel recreation.
Written February 2, 2023
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Haircut
Vancouver, Canada404 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
Was here to attend the Celebration of Cumberland’s Japanese Canadian History on June 8. I not only learned a lot about the history of both Chinese and Japanese in this little town, I also had the chance to see so many valuable historical items displayed in the museum. I have never heard of Cumberland before but now, I think it is a very unique little town that is worth a visit if you pass by the area. I wish this place could become more known to Canadian.
Written June 21, 2019
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Paulshappy
Courtenay, Canada4,119 contributions
Apr 2018 • Couples
A really good small-town museum focused mostly on their mining history. Some really interesting artifacts and a replica mine in the basement. Only $5 admission so do schedule a visit here along with the Comox and Courtenay museums in the Valley.
Written April 25, 2018
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BCtraveller2
Victoria, Canada18 contributions
Nov 2016 • Couples
Cumberland Museum does an excellent job of showing people how the pioneers lived with their detailed exhibits. The mine exhibit was especially interesting.
If you have time, visit Jumbo's Cabin in the former Chinatown, to learn more about the Chinese and Japanese pioneers who worked in the mines. There is also an interesting exhibit about the history of B.C.'s unions.
If you have time, visit Jumbo's Cabin in the former Chinatown, to learn more about the Chinese and Japanese pioneers who worked in the mines. There is also an interesting exhibit about the history of B.C.'s unions.
Written January 17, 2017
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VictoriaErin
Armstrong, Canada32 contributions
Feb 2014 • Couples
The history here is unbelievable- so much sadness. We spent an hour here- is a little spooky but is so informative. We spent over an hour and really enjoyed it. It is like walking into a different time in history and leaves you appreciating living in 2014 instead of the early 1900's.
Written February 18, 2014
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Elizabeth G
Burgess Hill, UK262 contributions
Jun 2024 • Couples
A small community who remembers the past and why and who came to stay. We stayed for about thirty minutes, were interested in how this town was started . The stories of the past will haunt us !
Written June 18, 2024
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Anna_Maria39_11
Winnipeg, Canada649 contributions
Jul 2019 • Solo
This is a modest and well cared for community museum located at one end of the main commercial strip in Cumberland. There are two floors, the main floor housing exhibits focused on the history of Cumberland and the lower level exhibiting a sample of the coal mine. The coal mine exhibit could be further developed. The main floor was much more developed and I found it interesting and informative to learn about the positive impact the Japanese community has on the area as well as the labour movement led by Ginger Goodwin. Admission cost is very reasonable at $5.00 for adults. There is a small selection of souvenirs for purchase including books focused on the surrounding area. An hour is sufficient.
Written July 24, 2019
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