by Livia Picado-Swan | Jun 10, 2026
The Huron Historic Gaol is excited to announce the return of our annual Behind the Bars program! Step into the past and interact with actors portraying real staff and inmates who spent time in the gaol between 1841 and 1922. Explore the gaol and meet a rogues’ gallery of vagrants, thieves, and ‘lunatics’ who once found themselves behind bars.
When: Behind the Bars runs from 7-9 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays from July 2 until August 27. Check out the museum events calendar to pre-purchase tickets for your preferred evening!
Admission: We recommend purchasing tickets online to guarantee entry, though some tickets will be available for purchase at the door. Doors open at 7 p.m. with last entry at 8 p.m. Please note that the upper floors of the gaol require stairs to access, and the building does not have an elevator.
Tickets*:
- Adults (18+): $10
- Children (6-17): $5
- Preschoolers (5 & Under): Free
- Museum Members: Free
*This is a special event outside of regular hours or daytime admission rates. Admission with a Huron County Library card does not apply. If purchasing a Museum Member ticket, please be prepared to show your membership card on entry.
Cancellations: Full refund issued for tickets booked online with 24 hours of notice prior to event start time
by Livia Picado-Swan | Jun 9, 2026
The Huron Historic Gaol is excited to announce the return of our annual Behind the Bars program! Step into the past and interact with actors portraying real staff and inmates who spent time in the gaol between 1841 and 1922. Explore the gaol and meet a rogues’ gallery of vagrants, thieves, and ‘lunatics’ who once found themselves behind bars.
When: Behind the Bars runs from 7-9 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays from July 2 until August 27. Check out the museum events calendar to pre-purchase tickets for your preferred evening!
Admission: We recommend purchasing tickets online to guarantee entry, though some tickets will be available for purchase at the door. Doors open at 7 p.m. with last entry at 8 p.m. Please note that the upper floors of the gaol require stairs to access, and the building does not have an elevator.
Tickets*:
- Adults (18+): $10
- Children (6-17): $5
- Preschoolers (5 & Under): Free
- Museum Members: Free
*This is a special event outside of regular hours or daytime admission rates. Admission with a Huron County Library card does not apply. If purchasing a Museum Member ticket, please be prepared to show your membership card on entry.
Cancellations: Full refund issued for tickets booked online with 24 hours of notice prior to event start time.
by Amy Zoethout | Jun 17, 2022
Behind the Bars makes its return to the Huron Historic Gaol this summer, running each Tuesday and Thursday evening starting July 12. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the last tour begins at 8 p.m.
Behind the Bars is an immersive tour experience that gives visitors the opportunity to learn more about life at the Gaol. Interact with actors portraying past inmates and staff who lived and worked at the Gaol between 1841 and 1911.
Tickets available online until one hour before the event, or at the door after doors open at 7 p.m. Purchasing tickets ahead of time online or at the Gaol (during regular daytime hours) guarantees entry and reduces wait times. Capacity in the building is limited. No need to bring paper copies of your tickets – just state the name of your party to the employee at the door to gain entry.
ADMISSION:$10 for adults, $5 for children, $30 for families
FREE: For Museum members and children under 5
TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/behind-the-bars-2022-tickets-364219248577
by Amy Zoethout | Jun 17, 2022
Behind the Bars makes its return to the Huron Historic Gaol this summer, running each Tuesday and Thursday evening starting July 12. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the last tour begins at 8 p.m.
Behind the Bars is an immersive tour experience that gives visitors the opportunity to learn more about life at the Gaol. Interact with actors portraying past inmates and staff who lived and worked at the Gaol between 1841 and 1911.
Tickets available online until one hour before the event, or at the door after doors open at 7 p.m. Purchasing tickets ahead of time online or at the Gaol (during regular daytime hours) guarantees entry and reduces wait times. Capacity in the building is limited. No need to bring paper copies of your tickets – just state the name of your party to the employee at the door to gain entry.
ADMISSION:$10 for adults, $5 for children, $30 for families
FREE: For Museum members and children under 5
TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/behind-the-bars-2022-tickets-364219248577
by Amy Zoethout | Jun 17, 2022
Behind the Bars makes its return to the Huron Historic Gaol this summer, running each Tuesday and Thursday evening starting July 12. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the last tour begins at 8 p.m.
Behind the Bars is an immersive tour experience that gives visitors the opportunity to learn more about life at the Gaol. Interact with actors portraying past inmates and staff who lived and worked at the Gaol between 1841 and 1911.
Tickets available online until one hour before the event, or at the door after doors open at 7 p.m. Purchasing tickets ahead of time online or at the Gaol (during regular daytime hours) guarantees entry and reduces wait times. Capacity in the building is limited. No need to bring paper copies of your tickets – just state the name of your party to the employee at the door to gain entry.
ADMISSION:$10 for adults, $5 for children, $30 for families
FREE: For Museum members and children under 5
TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/behind-the-bars-2022-tickets-364219248577
