Herbie's Collection
The Huron County Museum has been welcoming visitors for 75 years!
Learn more about the Museum’s founding which was built around 1,200 artifacts collected by Joseph H. Neill who served as the Museum’s first curator.
Witness Blanket
The Witness Blanket, created by master carver Carey Newman, is a powerful art installation that honours residential school survivors and children, while symbolizing reconciliation.
A reproduction of this work, will be on display at the Huron County Museum from July 20-Sept. 4, 2026
Behind the Bars
Behind the Bars is an immersive tour experience that gives visitors the opportunity to learn more about life at the Huron Historic Gaol between 1841 and 1921.
Program runs Tuesday and Thursday evenings through July and August. Space limited – purchase tickets in advance to not be disappointed!
Huron County Oral History Project
The Huron County Museum & Historic Gaol is committed to helping community members preserve their own stories, family histories, and cultural knowledge and is launching a new community oral history initiative designed to help preserve local stories, memories and lived experiences.
A Virtual Museum
Browse the Huron County Museum and Historic Gaol’s virtual collection from the comfort of your own home!
Access historic newspapers, artifacts, photographs, videos, and historic documents online for free.