Huron County Museum

Experience Huron County’s rich history and unique rural culture. Open Year Round!

Huron Historic Gaol

Discover true stories of inmates and staff who lived at this National Historic Site from 1841-1972.

Huron County Archives

The Huron County Archives and Reading Room is open for in-person and virtual research services by appointment.
Photos of the movie posters for Multilingual Movie Nights.

Multilingual Movies

Multilingual Movie Nights celebrate the many languages spoken in Huron County with monthly film screenings and free refreshments!

Colourful tv set with text promoting March Break Camp at the Museum

March Break Camp

Step into the spotlight this March Break, March 16-20, to explore the technology that changed how stories were told.

Illustration of evergreen branches with ornaments hanging down. Text promoted gifting a museum membership this holiday season.

Oral History Workshops

Join us this winter to learn the essentials of planning, interviewing, and transcribing life stories.

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. 

Image of the art show exhibit showing 40+ pieces of art on the walls of the museum's feature gallery

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.