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:

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.

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. 

Makers at the Museum - Introduction to Leatherworking

Sunday, April 14 or Saturday, April 27 from 1 pm to 5 pm
Ages 16 and up
Cost: $100 per person. Advance registration is required. 

Learn the basics of leather work and create your own traveler’s journal under the guidance of a leatherworker from Cumberland Heritage Village Museum. In this beginner leather course, we will create a hand stitched, leather bound journal with personalized embossed initials. Learn to layout, emboss, stitch, snap, set and rivet to create the heritage style traveler’s journal. These skills will help provide a foundation to inspire future projects at home. Supplies for this project are included in the cost of registration. Light refreshments will be served.

Makers at the Museum is a series hosted by the City of Ottawa Museums and Historic Sites that introduces participants to traditional handicrafts through beginner-friendly workshops led by skilled artisans.

To register, please visit Register Ottawa and search for your preferred session using the activity codes below. The same content will be covered in both sessions; participants only need to register for a single session.

April 14 -  92872
April 27 - 92873

Notes:

• This workshop will be delivered in English.
• Advance registration is required. Workshops with insufficient registration may be cancelled. If an alternative date cannot be found, a refund will be issued.
• There is no public transportation to the museum. Free onsite parking is available.
• If you have questions or concerns regarding accessibility, please contact the museum by phone at 613-580-2988 or by email at museecumberlandmuseum@ottawa.ca. 

Makers at the Museum - Introduction to Hand Quilting

Saturday, April 13 or Sunday, April 28 from 1 pm to 5 pm
Ages 16 and up
Cost: $60 per person. Advance registration is required. 

Learn the basics of hand quilting and create your own colorful patchwork coaster (approximately 4”- 4.5” square) under the guidance of a textile artist from the Cumberland Heritage Village Museum. This workshop will focus on beginner-friendly hand quilting techniques (e.g., basic stitches, how to connect squares, how to add backing and batting, etc.) but all skill levels are welcome. These skills will help provide a foundation to inspire future projects at home. Supplies for this project are included in the cost of registration. Light refreshments will be served.

Makers at the Museum is a series hosted by the City of Ottawa Museums and Historic Sites that introduces participants to traditional handicrafts through beginner-friendly workshops led by skilled artisans.

To register, please visit Register Ottawa and search for your preferred session using the activity codes below. The same content will be covered in both sessions; participants only need to register for a single session.

April 13 -  92874
April 28 - 92820

Notes:

• This workshop will be delivered in English.
• Advance registration is required. Workshops with insufficient registration may be cancelled. If an alternative date cannot be found, a refund will be issued.
• There is no public transportation to the museum. Free onsite parking is available.
• If you have questions or concerns regarding accessibility, please contact the museum by phone at 613-580-2988 or by email at museecumberlandmuseum@ottawa.ca. 

Makers at the Museum - Introduction to Knitting

Saturday, May 18 from 1 pm to 5 pm
Ages 16 and up
Cost: $60 per person. Advance registration is required. 

With the guidance of a skilled instructor, participants will learn to cast off, bind off, knit one, and purl one in a fun environment. By the end of the workshop, you'll be able to confidently recognize and count stitches, as well as fix common beginner mistakes. You will leave with the start to some small squares featuring beginner-friendly stitch patterns to inspire future projects. All skill levels are welcome. Program supplies are included in the cost of registration; light refreshments will be served. 

Makers at the Museum is a series hosted by the City of Ottawa Museums and Historic Sites that introduces participants to traditional handicrafts through beginner-friendly workshops led by skilled artisans.

To register, please visit Register Ottawa and search using the activity code below.

May 18 - 92822

Notes:

• This workshop will be delivered in English.
• Advance registration is required. Workshops with insufficient registration may be cancelled. If an alternative date cannot be found, a refund will be issued.
• There is no public transportation to the museum. Free onsite parking is available.
• If you have questions or concerns regarding accessibility, please contact the museum by phone at 613-580-2988 or by email at museecumberlandmuseum@ottawa.ca. 

Makers at the Museum - Introduction to printmaking

Sunday, May 19 from 1 pm to 5 pm
Ages 16 and up
Cost: $75 per person. Advance registration is required. 

Learn the basics of linocutting and print your own greeting cards! Participants in this workshop will learn beginner-friendly techniques, from transferring an image onto an engraving block, to using the appropriate tools for carving, inking, and printing. You'll take home six cards to share with friends and family—create your own design or choose from a wide selection of templates. All skill levels welcome. Program supplies are included in the cost of registration; light refreshments will be served.

Makers at the Museum is a series hosted by the City of Ottawa Museums and Historic Sites that introduces participants to traditional handicrafts through beginner-friendly workshops led by skilled artisans.

To register, please visit Register Ottawa and search using the activity code below.

May 19 - 92821

Notes:

• This workshop will be delivered in English.
• Advance registration is required. Workshops with insufficient registration may be cancelled. If an alternative date cannot be found, a refund will be issued.
• There is no public transportation to the museum. Free onsite parking is available.
• If you have questions or concerns regarding accessibility, please contact the museum by phone at 613-580-2988 or by email at museecumberlandmuseum@ottawa.ca.

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 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.