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International Museum Day

Saturday, May 18 | 10 AM to 4:30 PM
Huron County Museum & Historic Gaol - Admission by Donation

Celebrate International Museum Day with a visit to the Huron County Museum and Historic Gaol. Explore our own local National Historic Site and investigate our local Museum history displayed with both permanent and temporary exhibits. Learn about past prisoners at the Historic Gaol, make a craft at the Museum, and enter a draw for an annual family membership so you can visit as many times as you want for the next year.

Vintage Movie Nights

Various Dates & Times
Huron County Museum - Admission by Donation
Filmed by the late Rev. LeRoy H. Massecar (1918-2003) these vintage black and white movies feature rare footage from rural 1940's Ontario. Travel back in time with us as we view the Stars of the Town from various communities in Huron County.

May 10 - Dungannon (1948) & Brussels (1947 & 1949)
July 12 - Seaforth (1949) & Zurich (1948)
September 13 - Wingham (1949)

Behind the Bars

Tuesday & Thursday from July 11 to August 29 | 7 to 9 PM
Huron Historic Gaol - Special Admission Rate
Special evening tours. Go Behind the Bars and meet some of our Faces of Gaol on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at the Huron Historic Gaol. Experience the history as you explore and learn about life at the Gaol between 1841 and 1911. This interactive event provides visitors with the opportunity to explore this National Historic Site while meeting historical figures from the Gaol's past. Tour the Gaol and Governor's House to learn more about the men, women & children who lived and worked behind the bars.

Museum Friends Summer Carnival

Saturday, August 3 | 1 to 4:30 PM
Huron Historic Gaol - Admission by Donation
Step right up! Come one, come all! Join us as the courtyards of the Gaol transform into a bonanza of old-fashioned games of skill and chance. Event organized and sponsored by the Museum Friends & Volunteers.

Museum Friends Halloween Main Street

Thursday, October 31 | 3:30 to 8 PM
Huron County Museum - FREE Admission
Trick or Treat at the Huron County Museum and explore the History Hall dressed up in its Halloween splendour. Candy, treats and more for children and families. Event organized and sponsored by the Museum Friends & Volunteers.

Remembrance Day Open House

Saturday, November 9 | 10 AM to 4:30 PM
Huron County Museum - FREE Admission
Discover and remember Huron County's contribution to the war efforts. Explore the Museum's military gallery to view artifacts from World War I, World War II, Army, Navy and Air Forces. **Also the same weekend as "A Remembrance: The Great Lakes Storm of 1913". Events, lectures and activities. See www.1913storm.ca for details.

Holiday Open House

Sunday, December 8 | 1 to 4:30 PM
Huron County Museum - Admission by Donation
Celebrate the upcoming holiday season with an afternoon at the Huron County Museum. Enjoy the Museum decorated for the season and view the special exhibits. Crafts for children and sweet treats for all!