Cumberland Heritage Village Museum

Step back in time to the 1920s and 1930s while exploring an historic village just a 30-minute drive outside Ottawa's downtown core. See dozens of heritage buildings and true-to-era reproductions. Find a quiet escape or join us for a special event. The Cumberland Heritage Village Museum offers unique opportunities to create unforgettable moments for visitors of all ages. 

2940 Old Montreal Road 
Cumberland, ON K4C 1G3 

Tel.: 613-580-2988 
Email: museecumberlandmuseum@ottawa.ca

Facebook: @CumberlandMuseum
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Hours of operation:

Wednesday to Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm
Activities and demonstrations – 10 am to 3 pm

General admission:

• Adult - $8.88
• Students and seniors - $6.28
• Play free: free general admission for children and youth (aged 17 and under) and accompanying adults.

*Please note that registration or admission fees may apply for programs and special events. 

Discovery Sundays

May 26, June 30, July 28, August 25, and September 29 from 11 am to 3 pm
Cost: Family - $22.49 (2 adults and accompanying children), Adult - $8.88, Child - $6.28, Student/Senior - $6.28. Free for children 5 and under.  

The Ottawa Valley Live Steamers and Model Engineers are back at Cumberland Heritage Village Museum for the summer season! Join us on the last Sunday of every month from May through September for a day filled with special programming and activities, including a chance to see the OVLSME’s large-scale model locomotives in action—always a fan favourite for kids and adults alike!

*The train demonstrations are weather dependent. In the event of inclement weather, the program may be adjusted or cancelled without notice.

Firefighter Day

Saturday, June 1 from 11 am to 4 pm
Free admission

Join Ottawa Fire Services at Cumberland Heritage Village Museum for a day of family-friendly fun! Don't forget to bring a towel! While on site, discover all that Cumberland Heritage Village Museum has to offer. Explore life in a 1920s and 30s rural village, visit the farm animals, and see demonstrations of heritage skills and trades. Don’t forget to check out the museum’s newly reopened Fire Hall exhibition, featuring a 1927 fire truck! Admission to the museum is free on June 1 and June 2 as part of Doors Open Ottawa.

Activities include:

• Water ball
• Bucket brigade
• Vehicle extraction (Jaws of life)
• Grease fire simulator
• Sparky
• Touch a truck
• Children’s firefighter challenge
• Firefighter combat challenge
• Tug of war
• Learn how to use a fire extinguisher
• Photo booth – wear a firefighter’s bunker
• BBQ (cash only; please note there is no ATM at the museum)

Doors Open Ottawa

Saturday, June 1 and Sunday, June 2 from 10 am to 5 pm
Admission is free

Discover life in a 1920s and 30s rural village, explore true-to-era buildings, visit the farm animals, and see demonstrations of heritage skills and trades. Heritage activities and demonstrations take place at regular intervals between 10 am and 3 pm.

Note: On Saturday, June 1 the museum is hosting Firefighter Day. Supplementary programming will be offered by Ottawa Fire Services including equipment and skill demonstrations. Please anticipate larger crowds and loud noises.

Plan your next school field trip to Cumberland Heritage Village Museum! Travel 100 years back in time and discover daily life in a rural Eastern Ontario community. Explore the 1920s and 30s village using a curriculum-based aid, visit with farm animals, enjoy a tractor-pulled wagon ride, see a heritage trade demonstration, and take part in a history-inspired race. 

Optional grade-specific activities are offered for students from kindergarten to grade six. Programming is offered in both English and French.  

For more information and to request a booking form, please contact the museum by email.  

Contact information 
Cumberland Heritage Village Museum 
2940 Old Montreal Road 
Email: museecumberlandmuseum@ottawa.ca 
Phone: 613-580-2988, ext. 40952 

Representing a fascinating period in our history - the 1920s and 1930s - the Cumberland Heritage Village Museum's collection represents the social, cultural, technological, and economic changes of the era between the First and Second World Wars. Textiles, mass communication devices, agricultural equipment, recreational items, and furnishings are just a few examples of the more than 19,000 objects in our care in this collection, with many of them on site as part of the museum's immersive exhibition experience.

Permanent exhibition

Nestled next to fields of hay, corn, and barley, the entire museum is an immersive exhibition that tells the story of rural life as new technologies, transportation, and cultural trends were emerging. As you stroll through the village and explore its many buildings and spaces, you and your family will learn the stories of a fascinating part of history and see thousands of historic objects, machinery, and equipment that may seem in some ways so different from today, and in other ways very much the same.

The City of Ottawa Museums are committed to offering residents meaningful and rewarding volunteer experiences.

Heritage volunteers play an invaluable role in preserving our unique heritage and in providing museum visitors of all ages with opportunities to appreciate our shared story.

Thank you to all our volunteer team members for their continued support.

The museums are not currently accepting new volunteers. If you have any questions about the volunteer program or would like to be notified when volunteering resumes, please contact MuseeCumberlandMuseum@ottawa.ca.

A vintage rural setting with dozens of historic and true-to-era buildings, acres of greenspace, and gardens provide a nostalgic and picturesque backdrop for your special events.

For more information, please contact our Customer Service Booking Clerk. Call 613-580-2988 or email museecumberlandmuseum@ottawa.ca.

Work with us to shape your experience. Contact the museum before your visit to discuss your needs. Information about the accessibility of the facility, or our programs and services, is available upon request.

The accessibility features of this facility are detailed below. While the City of Ottawa is constantly working to improve access, please note that not all parts of every facility are necessarily 'accessible for all' as facilities were built to meet accessibility standards of their time.

• Parking
  • 4 designated parking spaces
  • Accessible path of travel from the parking lot to entrance
  • 22 metres from parking space to the door
• Entrance/Exit
  • Ramp
  • Direct access to the main floor and admissions.
• Interior
  • Ramps in 16 of 20 buildings
  • Automatic door access to Train Station and Canteen
  • Wheelchair available to patrons
• Reception desks
  • Accessible counters
  • Floor area for maneuvering a wheelchair
• Signage
  • Directional signs
  • High contrast signage
  • Large lettering
• Floor Surfaces
  • Slip resistant surfaces
  • Low pile carpet, Wooden floor boards and G-floor covering
• Washrooms
  • Accessible washroom (Canteen)
  • Automatic door opener
  • Lowered sink counters
  • Large stalls to allow transfers
• Stairs
  • Good colour contrast (Train Station)
  • Continuous hand rails (Train Station & Duford House)
• Museums/Galleries/Archives
  • 14 exhibitions spaces are accessible

Learn more about special needs and accessible services.