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.
Exterior image of the front entrance of the Huron Historic Gaol

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.

Painting of a dark-haired person with feathers hanging down. Orange and blue background.

I Am Huron

I Am Huron is a Huron County-wide initiative that showcases the diverse contributions that  newcomers to Canada make in our communities.

This Community Curators Exhibit celebrates immigrants and highlights the positive impact they make in many different areas.

Female volunteer actor dressed in period clothing standing in the courtyard of the Gaol

Researching WW1

Eric Edwards leads an introductory seminar and in-depth workshop on Saturday, Nov. 14, to provide an introduction to using Canadian Expeditionary Force service files from the First World War to answer questions about the experiences of soldiers and nurses.

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.