by Amy Zoethout | Jun 9, 2026
The Huron County Museum is turning 75 and you’re invited to the celebration!
In the spirit of founder Joseph Herbert Neill, all are welcome to join us for an anniversary party packed with creative fun and interactive activities for all ages.
Join us for any or all of these creative activities:
- 1-4 p.m.: Artist Bethany Davidson – Glass & Textiles workshop. Use simple embroidery techniques to secure pieces of stained glass into a mosaic/design of your choosing. Please reserve your free spot below. Participants can join the day of if space permits.
- 2 p.m.: Formal remarks and cupcakes (while supplies last)!
- 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.: Trash Theatre – Mask making workshop. Transform into your favourite endangered species by making a 3-D mask by using items from the recycling bin. Once you learn this technique you can make a mask from basic items almost anywhere. Plaster Gauze and other styles of mask making also available. Drop-in activity.
- 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Train Display – Danny & Nancy Smith. Train display includes Thomas the Tank Engine and Percy.
- 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Digital Scavenger Hunt – Explore the Museum and learn about local history through this unique digital experience!
- 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Museum Assistant and Local Artist Ellyson – Doodle Booth. – Step up to our doodle booth to receive your own hand drawn portrait!
- 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: FREE admission to the Huron County Museum and Historic Gaol!
- 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Crafts and lawn games
Portrait of Museum founder Joseph Neill used with permission from the family of artist Jack McLaren.
by Amy Zoethout | Dec 8, 2025
“Once you overcome the one inch tall barrier of subtitles, you will be introduced to so many more amazing films” -Director Bong Joon Ho
Multilingual Movie Nights celebrate the many languages spoken in Huron County with a film and free refreshments!
All films to be screened in their original language(s) with English subtitles. Multilingual Movie Nights are the third Thursday of each month in the museum theatre this winter and spring! Movies are screened with a light snack and a hot or cold drink. Please RSVP to help us know the quantities of snacks needed! No purchase is required beforehand. Upon arrival, movie nights are included with paying regular admission to the museum, free for museum members, or free/by-donation with your Huron County Library card. Walk-ins are still welcome as capacity allows!
Snacks served at 6:45 p.m. Movie to begin promptly at 7 p.m. Refreshments available while they last! Please note that films may not be appropriate for all audiences. A rating has been provided when possible. Films should be assumed to be for a mature audience.
Jan. 15: In the Fire of War (2024) – Two teenagers are forced to take control of their own destiny amid the chaos of New Zealand’s first land wars in 1864.
- Runtime: 1 hr, 55 minutes
- Country: New Zealand
- Language(s): Māori
- Rated: not rated
Feb. 19: Sir (2018) – A Mumbai man falls in love with his house help, a widow with the dream of becoming a tailor.
- Runtime: 1 hr, 39 minutes
- Country: India
- Language(s): Hindi & English
- Rated: PG
March 19: Perro Bomba (2019) – Perro Steevens is a young Haitian immigrant living Chile. The stability of his life is disrupted when a childhood friend arrives.
- Runtime: 1 hr, 23 minutes.
- Country: Chile
- Language(s): Spanish
- Rated: unrated
April 16: Peak Everything / Amour Apocalypse (2025) – To help combat his eco-anxiety, kennel owner Adam orders a therapeutic solar lamp and falls in love with the woman at the other end of the technical support phone line.
- Runtime: 1 hr, 40 minutes
- Country: Canada
- Language(s): French
- Rated: 13+ (Quebec)
May 21: It was Just an Accident (2025) – An Azerbaijani auto mechanic, was once imprisoned by Iranian authorities, thinks he recognizes one of his former torturers.
- Runtime: 1 hr, 43 minutes
- Country: Iran
- Language(s): Persian (Farsi)
- Rated: PG
June 18: Rafiki (2018)
Despite a political rivalry between their families, love blossoms between close friends Kena and Ziki, and they are forced to choose between happiness and safety in a conservative society.
- Runtime: 1 hr, 22 minutes
- Country: Kenya
- Language(s): Swahili
- Rated: PG
by Amy Zoethout | Dec 8, 2025
“Once you overcome the one inch tall barrier of subtitles, you will be introduced to so many more amazing films” -Director Bong Joon Ho
Multilingual Movie Nights celebrate the many languages spoken in Huron County with a film and free refreshments!
All films to be screened in their original language(s) with English subtitles. Multilingual Movie Nights are the third Thursday of each month in the museum theatre this winter and spring! Movies are screened with a light snack and a hot or cold drink. Please RSVP to help us know the quantities of snacks needed! No purchase is required beforehand. Upon arrival, movie nights are included with paying regular admission to the museum, free for museum members, or free/by-donation with your Huron County Library card. Walk-ins are still welcome as capacity allows!
Snacks served at 6:45 p.m. Movie to begin promptly at 7 p.m. Refreshments available while they last! Please note that films may not be appropriate for all audiences. A rating has been provided when possible. Films should be assumed to be for a mature audience.
Jan. 15: In the Fire of War (2024) – Two teenagers are forced to take control of their own destiny amid the chaos of New Zealand’s first land wars in 1864.
- Runtime: 1 hr, 55 minutes
- Country: New Zealand
- Language(s): Māori
- Rated: not rated
Feb. 19: Sir (2018) – A Mumbai man falls in love with his house help, a widow with the dream of becoming a tailor.
- Runtime: 1 hr, 39 minutes
- Country: India
- Language(s): Hindi & English
- Rated: PG
March 19: Perro Bomba (2019) – Perro Steevens is a young Haitian immigrant living Chile. The stability of his life is disrupted when a childhood friend arrives.
- Runtime: 1 hr, 23 minutes.
- Country: Chile
- Language(s): Spanish
- Rated: unrated
April 16: Peak Everything / Amour Apocalypse (2025) – To help combat his eco-anxiety, kennel owner Adam orders a therapeutic solar lamp and falls in love with the woman at the other end of the technical support phone line.
- Runtime: 1 hr, 40 minutes
- Country: Canada
- Language(s): French
- Rated: 13+ (Quebec)
May 21: It was Just an Accident (2025) – An Azerbaijani auto mechanic, was once imprisoned by Iranian authorities, thinks he recognizes one of his former torturers.
- Runtime: 1 hr, 43 minutes
- Country: Iran
- Language(s): Persian (Farsi)
- Rated: PG
June 18: Rafiki (2018)
Despite a political rivalry between their families, love blossoms between close friends Kena and Ziki, and they are forced to choose between happiness and safety in a conservative society.
- Runtime: 1 hr, 22 minutes
- Country: Kenya
- Language(s): Swahili
- Rated: PG
by Amy Zoethout | Dec 8, 2025
“Once you overcome the one inch tall barrier of subtitles, you will be introduced to so many more amazing films” -Director Bong Joon Ho
Multilingual Movie Nights celebrate the many languages spoken in Huron County with a film and free refreshments!
All films to be screened in their original language(s) with English subtitles. Multilingual Movie Nights are the third Thursday of each month in the museum theatre this winter and spring! Movies are screened with a light snack and a hot or cold drink. Please RSVP to help us know the quantities of snacks needed! No purchase is required beforehand. Upon arrival, movie nights are included with paying regular admission to the museum, free for museum members, or free/by-donation with your Huron County Library card. Walk-ins are still welcome as capacity allows!
Snacks served at 6:45 p.m. Movie to begin promptly at 7 p.m. Refreshments available while they last! Please note that films may not be appropriate for all audiences. A rating has been provided when possible. Films should be assumed to be for a mature audience.
Jan. 15: In the Fire of War (2024) – Two teenagers are forced to take control of their own destiny amid the chaos of New Zealand’s first land wars in 1864.
- Runtime: 1 hr, 55 minutes
- Country: New Zealand
- Language(s): Māori
- Rated: not rated
Feb. 19: Sir (2018) – A Mumbai man falls in love with his house help, a widow with the dream of becoming a tailor.
- Runtime: 1 hr, 39 minutes
- Country: India
- Language(s): Hindi & English
- Rated: PG
March 19: Perro Bomba (2019) – Perro Steevens is a young Haitian immigrant living Chile. The stability of his life is disrupted when a childhood friend arrives.
- Runtime: 1 hr, 23 minutes.
- Country: Chile
- Language(s): Spanish
- Rated: unrated
April 16: Peak Everything / Amour Apocalypse (2025) – To help combat his eco-anxiety, kennel owner Adam orders a therapeutic solar lamp and falls in love with the woman at the other end of the technical support phone line.
- Runtime: 1 hr, 40 minutes
- Country: Canada
- Language(s): French
- Rated: 13+ (Quebec)
May 21: It was Just an Accident (2025) – An Azerbaijani auto mechanic, was once imprisoned by Iranian authorities, thinks he recognizes one of his former torturers.
- Runtime: 1 hr, 43 minutes
- Country: Iran
- Language(s): Persian (Farsi)
- Rated: PG
June 18: Rafiki (2018)
Despite a political rivalry between their families, love blossoms between close friends Kena and Ziki, and they are forced to choose between happiness and safety in a conservative society.
- Runtime: 1 hr, 22 minutes
- Country: Kenya
- Language(s): Swahili
- Rated: PG
