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Huron County Museum

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Huron County Museum is a first class community museum offering visitors modern exhibition galleries and professional support spaces in a climate controlled environment.

Temporary exhibits cover a wide spectrum of subjects of special interest. Permanent exhibits depict the early settlement and development of Huron County. The History Hall with store fronts and a locomotive allows you to stroll back in time.

Young people enjoy turning the handles that bring the handmade models created by Museum Founder Joseph Herbert Neill to life. An extensive Military Gallery, Furniture Gallery and Agricultural Displays interest and fascinate the visitor.


The Huron Historic Gaol is a unique and imposing octagonal building which served as the County Jail from its first prisioner in 1841 until 1972 when all inmates were transferred to regional facilities. The Gaol is a designated National Historic Site.

Mission

Mission Statement: The Huron County Museum and Historic Gaol engage our community in preserving, sharing, and celebrating Huron County culture.

Vision Statement: The vision of the Huron County Museum and Historic Gaol is to nurture and inspire heritage and culture through partnerships and collaboration in our communities.

Address: 110 North St, Goderich, ON N7A 2T8, Canada
Phone: (519) 524-2686
ac.ytnuocnoruh@muesum
State: Ontario
Zip Code: N7A 2T8


Reviews
This town is seeped in history. From being a strategic & economic port, to being witness to fiercest storm in Lake Huron history, to being home to largest salt mines of North America and of course being part of the farming Canada. All of this is captured in the museum. The museum has some great relics and studies of early 19 & 20th century. It also references the historic gaol of the city; which is also a museum.
9 years ago (04-09-2017)
Great stop to check out, lots of great agricauteral and military artifacts to be seen. They are very active with events and help promote community spirit.
9 years ago (29-10-2017)
I like most aspects of the musem. I didn't care too much for the history of the wardens and the prohibition feature was o.k. Great staff . Cool electronic tour wands.
9 years ago (06-09-2017)
Diverse collection from Penny Farthing to pottery to war memorabilia. Got to go on locomotive
9 years ago (18-08-2017)
All we can say is wow...been to many museum before but for a small town..this ranks in our top 5
9 years ago (22-07-2017)
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