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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 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.
