Cumberland County Museum & Archives

Cumberland County Museum & Archives The Cumberland County Museum & Archives is a local museum with focus on the past, in order to preserve for the future generation.

We will always love you, Dolly.
08/27/2026

We will always love you, Dolly.

Beautiful jewelry from Aflame Creations is available for purchase at our gift shop. Valued at $45 (pendants) and $35 (e...
08/26/2026

Beautiful jewelry from Aflame Creations is available for purchase at our gift shop.

Valued at $45 (pendants) and $35 (earrings), these pieces have been lovingly created by Megan Archer.

Did you know that purchasing a Museum Membership at just $20 will allow you to receive a 10% discount at our gift shop?

# Support Nova Scotia Museums

The Cumberland County Museum & Archives is very pleased to carry children's books from the Pictou Bee Press. These adora...
08/26/2026

The Cumberland County Museum & Archives is very pleased to carry children's books from the Pictou Bee Press. These adorably written books are for the young and the young at heart (I cannot get enough of Rory!).

Our gift shop is located in the Exhibit Room, by the wheelchair ramp entrance, with no admission fee.

We are open year-round, Tuesday through Saturday, 10 to 4.

Spiders in a museum? You bet! These beautifully beaded spiders have been created by local artist Lori-Ann Allen and are ...
08/26/2026

Spiders in a museum? You bet! These beautifully beaded spiders have been created by local artist Lori-Ann Allen and are for sale in our museum gift shop!

Each sparkling spider is $35 and can be purchased here at Grove Cottage. We accept cash, debit, or e-transfer.

We are open year-round, Tuesday through Saturday, 10 to 4.

An admission fee is not charged to shop at our gift shop.

Mailable postcards from Cumberland County Museum & Archives are now available! There are 10 different designs, including...
08/25/2026

Mailable postcards from Cumberland County Museum & Archives are now available! There are 10 different designs, including "Grove Cottage", Esther's Doll", and "Watercolour Barn".

Price: $5
# Support Nova Scotia Museums

New offerings at our gift shop include ten new postcard designs. These mailables are available in 10 designs related to ...
08/25/2026

New offerings at our gift shop include ten new postcard designs. These mailables are available in 10 designs related to our museum exhibits. They cost $5 each and can be purchased here at Grove Cottage. The museum accepts cash, debit, or e-transfer.

We are open year-round. Tuesday to Saturday, 10 to 4.

An admission fee is not charged to shop at our gift shop.

We are so pleased to share these new offerings at our gift shop at the Cumberland County Museum & Archives. These sketch...
08/25/2026

We are so pleased to share these new offerings at our gift shop at the Cumberland County Museum & Archives. These sketchbooks/journals are available in 5 designs related to our museum exhibits. They cost $10 each and can be purchased here at Grove Cottage. The museum accepts cash, debit, or e-transfer.

We are open year-round. Tuesday to Saturday, 10 to 4.

An admission fee is not charged to shop at our gift shop.

Happening now until 4 at the Cumberland County Museum & Archives. "Connecting Cultures", a celebration on a beautiful af...
08/21/2026

Happening now until 4 at the Cumberland County Museum & Archives. "Connecting Cultures", a celebration on a beautiful afternoon. Admission is free!

Please explore the museum's interior as well! Admission is free in celebration of this special day!

Address

150 Church Street
Amherst, NS
B4H3C4

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+19026672561

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