About us
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.
Address and contact information
2940 Old Montreal Road
Cumberland, ON K4C 1G3
Tel.: 613-580-2988
Email: museecumberlandmuseum@ottawa.ca
Facebook: @CumberlandMuseum
Instagram: @CumberlandMuseum
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Hours and admission
Hours of operation:
Please note that the museum is closed for the general admission season and will reopen to daily visitors in May 2024.
Programs and special events are offered year-round. Follow Cumberland Heritage Village Museum on Facebook or subscribe to the “At your museum” eNewsletter for updates.
Programs and special events
Hop into Spring
Saturday, March 30 from 10 am to 4 pm
Cost: $22.68 + tax per group (maximum of 6 people per group; children 2 and under are not counted toward the group total)
Advance registration is required. Best suited to families with children ages 10 and under.
Spring is right around the corner and we’re hosting a day of fun, hands-on, family-friendly activities to celebrate the season’s arrival! Say hello to some baby animals with the Heritage Livestock Club of Eastern Ontario, help us crack the case of the farmer’s missing carrots, get creative with a seasonal craft, and more. You might even spot the Easter Bunny and collect a small treat or two along the way.
To register, please visit Register Ottawa and search for your preferred timeslot using the activity codes listed below.
10 am to noon - 92402
noon to 2 pm - 92403
2 pm to 4 pm - 92404
Notes:
- Registration is non-refundable and non-transferable.
- This program runs rain or shine and takes place both indoors and outdoors. Please check the forecast and dress for weather conditions, including proper footwear for wet, snowy, or muddy conditions.
- All reasonable attempts will be made to ensure any candies or chocolate distributed as part of this program are nut free. However, we cannot guarantee a 100% nut free environment.
- Visitors move between buildings using packed gravel pathways. Most buildings have accessible entrances, however, due to the building standards of their time, a small number of heritage buildings may not be accessible to all. Designated accessible parking spots are located in front of the train station (admission building). If you have event participation questions due to disability or have concerns regarding the accessibility of the event, please contact the museum by phone at 613-580-2988 or by email at museecumberlandmuseum@ottawa.ca. Additional information about accessibility can be found on the museum web page.
- Please note that access to some buildings or exhibition spaces may be limited as we prepare the museum for our summer operating season and to reduce the impact of water, salt, and mud on our heritage spaces. Thank you for your understanding.
Collections and permanent exhibitions
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.
Our volunteers
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.
Rentals
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.
Accessibility
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 manoeuvring 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.