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Cumberland County Museum and Archives
Cumberland County Museum and Archives
Located in the heritage home (c. 1838) of Robert Barry Dickey, Father of Confederation, Cumberland County Museum and Archives focuses on the industrial and social history of Cumberland County. Exhibits outline the history of the County from Native American times through to the early twentieth century. The museum also houses an extensive archives, a collection of genealogical material, and a fine art collection by Cumberland County artists, all surrounded by beautiful gardens.

Grove Cottage
Grove Cottage c. 1890
Cumberland County Museum and Archives offers programs, exhibits, field trips, monthly speakers, education kits, special events, workshops, meeting space and gift shop.

 

 

The Cumberland County Museum and Archives

A Proud Member of the Cumberland County Heritage Network

"Building Your Heritage from the Ground Up!"

 

 
Cumberland County Museum and Archives
HOURS OF OPERATION
Tues to Fri: 9am to 5pm
Saturday: 12pm to 5pm


Dec 22 to Jan 28
Closed, open by appointment only

ADMISSION
$ 3.00 for adults
$ 5.00 for families
Children under 16 are free.
Cumberland Museum Society  members free.

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150 Church Street
Amherst, Nova Scotia, Canada
B4H 3C4
Tel: (902) 667-2561
Fax: (902) 667-0996
Email:
ccmuseum@ns.aliantzinc.ca