The Huron County Museum is home to historical and cultural exhibitions, both temporary and permanent. Thousands of artifacts illustrate the history of both our rural and urban communities in a variety of themes and topics. Gratefully, we continue to accept donations of historical items from members of the local and larger community allowing our collection to grow.
Permanent exhibitions feature early settlement, agriculture, military, and main street galleries including a full-size steam locomotive central to the building. A variety of temporary exhibitions throughout the year investigate and explore topics of local significance.
We endeavour to tell the stories of Huron County in a variety of methods on-site, off-site and online.
The Huron County Museum typically offers a variety of events, activities and exhibits throughout the year to welcome the public through our doors. Please regularly check our website or Facebook page for the most up-to-date information.
The Museum is wheelchair accessible.
Museum Hours
January-April
MONDAY: Closed
TUESDAY: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
THURSDAY: 10 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
FRIDAY: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
SATURDAY: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
SUNDAY: Closed
May-August
MONDAY: 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
TUESDAY: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
THURSDAY: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (closed at 4:30 p.m. July-August)
FRIDAY: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
SATURDAY: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
SUNDAY: 1-4:30 p.m.
September-December
MONDAY: 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (closed Mondays November-December)
TUESDAY: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
THURSDAY: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
FRIDAY: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
SATURDAY: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
SUNDAY: 1-4:30 p.m.
Holidays
The Museum and Gaol are closed New Years Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Labour Day Monday, Thanksgiving Sunday and Monday, Remembrance Day, Christmas and Boxing Day.
The Museum and Gaol is open on Family Day (Museum only), Victoria Day, Canada Day, and Civic Holiday Monday.
The Museum is also closed on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.
Admission Rates
The Huron County Museum is open year round. The Huron Historic Gaol is open seasonally from May 1-Oct. 31. Visitors can enjoy discounted rates when visiting both sites during the Gaol season. Members enjoy FREE regular admission.
| REGULAR ADMISSION | SINGLE SITE | BOTH SITES | ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP |
| Family | $25 | $40 | $60 |
| Adult | $7.50 | $12.50 | $40 |
| Senior (65+) | $7 | $11 | $30 |
| Student | $7 | $11 | $30 |
| Child (6-10) | $5.50 | $8 | |
| Child (5 and under) | FREE | FREE |
Huron County Library Card Holders
Regular admission to the Museum and Gaol is available at no charge to those presenting a Huron County Library card.
Each Museum and Gaol visitor will be required to present their own library card, including children over the age of 5. Library cards are available at no charge to Huron County residents at any one of Huron County’s 12 library branch locations. Free admission is limited to regular admission rates only. Additional charges will still apply to workshops, programs (including Behind the Bars), special events, room rentals, group tours, memberships, archives use, and other events.