What Is the 'Stolen Bases' Featured Exhibit at the Cumberland Museum?

"Stolen Bases" is the featured exhibition at the Cumberland Museum and Archives, running March 23, 2026 through February 1, 2027. The museum presents it as an invitation to share "the healing power of storytelling," so the exhibit is built around narrative and its role in healing rather than around a single artifact display. If you are planning a visit specifically for this exhibit, the dates above are the window to work with.

What the Exhibit Is About

The museum's own description frames "Stolen Bases" through storytelling and healing. That framing matters for what to expect: the exhibit is organized around people's stories and their experiences, with the museum positioning visitors as participants in that storytelling rather than only as observers.

The Cumberland Museum describes its broader purpose as telling the story of the people of Cumberland — "the rich, the poor, the powerful, the rebellious, the righteous and the radical." "Stolen Bases" sits within that mission, using personal narrative as its main medium.

When to See It

The exhibit dates and the museum's opening hours are separate things: the exhibit is available only within its run, and the museum itself is closed Mondays. A visit on a Monday will not work regardless of the exhibit schedule.

Planning Your Visit

1. Check the date against the exhibit window. The exhibit runs March 23, 2026 to February 1, 2027. Outside that range, the featured exhibit will be something else.
2. Pick a day Tuesday through Sunday. The museum is open 11:00 AM to 4:30 PM on those days.
3. Go to 2680 Dunsmuir Avenue, Cumberland, BC. That is the museum's address.
4. Check the site before travelling if you are making a special trip, since featured exhibits change and hours can shift seasonally.

Common Questions

Is there an admission fee? The available site information does not state exhibit pricing. The site does link to an online checkout for membership ("Join today"), which suggests membership can be purchased online, but that is not the same as exhibit admission. Confirm admission directly with the museum.

Do I need to book ahead? Nothing in the available information indicates advance booking for the exhibit. Treat walk-in visiting as the default unless the museum says otherwise.

What if I miss the run? The museum rotates featured exhibits, so a later visit will show a different feature. The permanent collections and archives remain part of the museum regardless of which exhibit is featured.

Why the Theme Matters

An exhibit centered on storytelling and healing is a different kind of visit than one centered on objects behind glass. Expect to spend time with narratives — reading, listening, or reflecting — rather than moving quickly through displays. If you are visiting with someone for whom a slower, story-focused experience works well, this format suits that. If you want a quick overview of Cumberland history, the museum's other galleries and its archives serve that purpose alongside the featured exhibit.