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 | Sep 28, 2025
Celebrate the magical season by dropping into the Huron Historic Gaol on Saturday, Oct. 25, for our second annual Pop-up Boo-tique featuring local vendors selling mystical merch and services including astrology and tarot card readings. Access is included with regular admission or FREE with a
Museum membership or
Huron County Library card.
We are thrilled to welcome the following vendors:
- Indigo Soul Cat from Wonky Frog Studio
- Through the Veil
- Crystal Eden
- JMR Collections
- Kelly Stevenson
- The Crows Key
- Penelope’s Glow
Please note: The Huron County Museum is not responsible for the results of astrology or tarot card readings provided as part of the Gaol Pop-Up Boo-tique program.
by Amy Zoethout | Sep 8, 2025
Is this place haunted? Decide for yourself! This is a rare chance to visit the Huron Historic Gaol after dark!
Two tours every Friday night through October, 6:45-8:15 p.m. or 8:30-10 p.m.
This guided tour shines a flashlight into the dark corners of local history. Staff share the true stories of the prisoners and staff who died inside the gaol’s walls, as well as the circumstances that landed criminals, vagrants and ‘lunatics’ behind bars. Hear about local true crime and alleged ghost encounters, and what happened to inmates after death. Includes free exploration at the end of your tour and the opportunity to use the gaol’s spirit board. Explore over 180 years of Huron County history through the tragic and sometimes strange tales of the men, women and children who lived and died at this national historic site.
Spots on these guided tours are very limited because of space restrictions! Recommended for ages 12 and up at parents’ discretion. Subject matter may not be appropriate for all ages. Please note that upper levels of the gaol and attached Governor’s House require stairs and there is no elevator on site. Requires standing, as spaces are confined and places to sit at the gaol are limited. Guests are asked to dress for the weather, as the tour includes outside yards.
Tickets*:
- $11 + HST
- Discounted $7 + HST available for students and members
*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 discounted student or Museum Member ticket, please be prepared to show your student card or membership card on entry.
by Amy Zoethout | Sep 8, 2025
Is this place haunted? Decide for yourself! This is a rare chance to visit the Huron Historic Gaol after dark!
Two tours every Friday night through October, 6:45-8:15 p.m. or 8:30-10 p.m.
This guided tour shines a flashlight into the dark corners of local history. Staff share the true stories of the prisoners and staff who died inside the gaol’s walls, as well as the circumstances that landed criminals, vagrants and ‘lunatics’ behind bars. Hear about local true crime and alleged ghost encounters, and what happened to inmates after death. Includes free exploration at the end of your tour and the opportunity to use the gaol’s spirit board. Explore over 180 years of Huron County history through the tragic and sometimes strange tales of the men, women and children who lived and died at this national historic site.
Spots on these guided tours are very limited because of space restrictions! Recommended for ages 12 and up at parents’ discretion. Subject matter may not be appropriate for all ages. Please note that upper levels of the gaol and attached Governor’s House require stairs and there is no elevator on site. Requires standing, as spaces are confined and places to sit at the gaol are limited. Guests are asked to dress for the weather, as the tour includes outside yards.
Tickets*:
- $11 + HST
- Discounted $7 + HST available for students and members
*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 discounted student or Museum Member ticket, please be prepared to show your student card or membership card on entry.
