Stories from Storage

Tools of Life, Jan. 27-July 5, 2026 | Included with regular admission

The Huron County Museum & Historic Gaol collection holds a variety of artifacts donated over the last 75 years. Through regular review, the collection is assessed for relevance, condition, documentation, and potential for further research and exhibition.  As portions of the collection are brought out for examination, visitors are invited to enjoy these stories from storage!

• Have a Seat (chairs) – 2023
• Sleep In (bedroom furnishings) – 2024
• Spinning Through Time (spinning wheels) – 2025
• Everyday Life at Home (household furnishings) – 2026
• Warming Up in Huron (stoves) – 2027
• Tell Me A Story (communication artifacts) – 2028

On now: Tools of Life at Home

Wake up and start the day!  Journey through the morning routine where bathing and grooming were anything but instant, then dress to impress where style was stitched by hand, and into the kitchen with breakfast served with creamy handmade butter.  Familiar objects tell surprising stories of work, creativity, and ingenuity.  Come see how ordinary days might start off anything but ordinary.  Artifacts featured in the exhibit are part of the ongoing collections review projects.  Explore these artifacts yourself as we explore their place in the collection.