Cumberland County Museum & Archives
Cumberland County Museum & Archives
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10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Housed in beautiful 140-year-old Grove Cottage, the museum houses exhibits, an extensive archival collection, genealogical resources, and fine art by Cumberland County artists. Beautiful gardens and picnic areas.
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Elizabeth M
Wolfville, Canada1 contribution
May 2022
I went there with my editor Sheila Morrison, who died shortly after the visit. She had deployed several boxes containing 20 of my books around bookstores in Nova Scotia. Many of the bookstores closed and my books
were lost. The day I "launched" my book in Amherst at the Museum, it rained, but about ten people attended
and I sold one or two books. It is the story of my mother's families, Blenkhorns and Reads early settlers from
the ship "Two Friends" from Yorkshire in the 1770's. Long ago...not May 2022.
were lost. The day I "launched" my book in Amherst at the Museum, it rained, but about ten people attended
and I sold one or two books. It is the story of my mother's families, Blenkhorns and Reads early settlers from
the ship "Two Friends" from Yorkshire in the 1770's. Long ago...not May 2022.
Written May 4, 2022
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glenwhite159
Amherst, Canada13 contributions
Jul. 2019
This museum houses a lot of our towns rare artifacts. I was very impressed with so many articles. One has to go upstairs to see all of them.
As my grandmother Hickey worked here, I was very interested in the old pictures, however, I did not see her in any of them.
I was also acting as Sir Charles Tupper on one occasion and his hope was on Victoria St. in Amherst.
As my grandmother Hickey worked here, I was very interested in the old pictures, however, I did not see her in any of them.
I was also acting as Sir Charles Tupper on one occasion and his hope was on Victoria St. in Amherst.
Written February 11, 2020
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Linda C
12 contributions
Aug. 2019
Beautiful grounds. The presentations are well thought out and researched. Staff are well versed on the facts.
Written August 20, 2019
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TJ A
Danbury, UK140 contributions
Aug. 2019 • Family
Great little local museum containing lots of interesting artefacts from local businesses. Our guide was highly informative and able to answer all of our questions. Presently hosting a temporary exhibition on Canada’s Internment Camps which is also worth a look.
Written August 18, 2019
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JIL0873
Bartlesville, OK48 contributions
Jun. 2019 • Family
It's a lovely little museum full of interesting things. The grounds are always kept up and gardens are so pretty.
Written July 3, 2019
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Linda R
29 contributions
Jul. 2018
So nice to visit the little town museum. They are more quaint and warm compared to some of the larger city museums. Lovely staff. Highly recommend.
Written November 11, 2018
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Rod E
Vancouver, Canada9 contributions
Aug. 2018 • Family
I've never been able to get up as close and personal with objects as I was in this museum. Talk about a walk back in time. There is soooo much to look at and so much information in one place. Did I say that 4 of us visited for $5 family rate? I understand that this museum is running on a small budget, so the only thing that would have been nice would be small descriptors of some of the things i'm looking at. Great location and a true hidden gem. If you want local, Cumberland County, Amherst NS history, this is the place.
Written August 11, 2018
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Rebecca T
Amherst, Canada106 contributions
Aug. 2017 • Solo
I stopped in to check out the museum on a visit to Amherst and was and chanted by the garden and architecture of the building. Very nice little museum with good displays showing local history.
Written May 16, 2018
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Leslie C
Amherst, Canada35 contributions
Jun. 2016
Located in the home of RB Dickie, one of the architects of Canada in 1867, this museum offers a good insight into the more than 350 years of European settlement in the Head of Fundy region. Good compliment to a visit to Fort Beausejour if you are looking for info on out Canadian journey. Excellent genealogy resources too.
Written June 28, 2016
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Kelly M
Halifax, Canada3 contributions
Aug. 2014 • Business
This museum has a charm all on its own that depicts life in the industrious days of Amherst.
The exhibits are well kept and the staff very knowledgeable!
The exhibits are well kept and the staff very knowledgeable!
Written October 7, 2014
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY MUSEUM & ARCHIVES (Amherst) - 2023 What to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about Cumberland County Museum & Archives
- Cumberland County Museum & Archives is open:
- Sun - Sat 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
- Restaurants near Cumberland County Museum & Archives:
- (0.97 km) Birkinshaw's tea room, coffee house, restaurant and catering
- (1.00 km) Breakfast at Brittany's
- (0.57 km) Smile Sushi
- (0.59 km) Greco Pizza
- (1.16 km) Duncan's Pub
- Attractions near Cumberland County Museum & Archives:
- (0.90 km) Deanne Fitzpatrick Studio
- (0.87 km) Amy's Used Books
- (0.91 km) Amherst Farmers Market
- (0.86 km) Cineplex Cinemas Amherst
- (1.04 km) Maritime Mosaic