Huron County Museum

Welcome back!

The Huron County Museum is open! But things will look a little different since we last welcomed you through the doors. Please review the new guidelines before visiting.

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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 on-line for free.

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Collecting Memories: COVID-19

The Huron County Museum is looking for everyday personal accounts of the COVID-19 pandemic and how it is effecting the people and communities in Huron County.   How did an international event affect us in our own communities?

 

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Huron County Archives

COVID-19 Update

In response to COVID-19, restrictions, the Archives’ Reading Room is closed to in-person research. Donations are now being accepted by appointment only. The archivist is available to respond to your research needs/questions by phone or email.

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Huron Historic Gaol

The Huron Historic Gaol will remain closed at this time.

We look forward to re-opening in 2021. In the meantime, take a 360 virtual tour and learn more about this National Historic Site from the Gaol’s webpage.

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COVID-19 INFORMATION

The County of Huron continues to monitor the COVID-19 situation and is working closely with partner agencies to respond accordingly. The ongoing safety and continued well-being of all Huron County staff and residents is our first priority.

For more information on the latest COVID-19 updates, please visit the County of Huron website and Huron-Perth Public Health.

County service delivery will continue.
Staff can be reached at:
519-524-2686
museum@huroncounty.ca 

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Reflections: The Life and Work of J.W. (Jack) McLaren

Explore these popular on-line resources!

Online Collection
Digitized Newspapers