Huron County Museum

06/21/2026

Mark your calendars!!

The Huron County Museum is turning 76 and you’re invited to the celebration on Saturday, July 4!

All are welcome to join us for an anniversary party packed with creative fun and interactive activities for all ages!

06/21/2026

Happy Father's Day to all of the fathers and father figures in our lives! We hope you get out in that beautiful sunshine to enjoy some time with those you love!

Circa 1920. Unidentified males. Object ID: 2004.0038.044

06/20/2026

Carrying these beach vibes into the start of summer!

Group of men, some dressed in women's bathing attire, at Menesetung Park, July 1897. Photographer: R.R. Sallows. Object ID: 0325-rrs-ogohc-ph

06/18/2026

Thank you again to the Goderich for inviting us to be a part of their special 125th anniversary celebration yesterday. We had a wonderful time showcasing fashions through the ages from our collection and joining in the celebration of the remarkable legacy of the IODE Maple Leaf Chapter.

Congratulations on this incredible milestone, and cheers to many more years of dedicated service and lasting contributions to our community!

06/17/2026

✨ Collections Highlight ✨

As the world comes together for the World Cup, we're taking a look back at Huron County's own soccer history.

⚽ Wingham's Soccer Team, 1902. A few of the men in this photo have been identified. Second from left in the back row is Jim Mitchell and third, Fred Rush. At left in the centre row is Dr. Irwin and next to him, Jack Perrin. Fourth from left in the same row, Pete Deans and fifth, Harry Ansley. The only person identified in the front row is Dave Dinsely, third from left. Object ID: 2023.0067.309

⚽ Fordwich Soccer Team, 1905. Object ID: A996.0013.001

⚽ The Rovers of Brucefield, 1893. The player names are W. Simpson, A. Mustard (President), H Monteith, R. Young, T.A M'Lauchlin, J. M'Cowan, J Snider (Captain), W. Ross, A.T. Scott (Sec-Treas). Object ID: X985.0043.001

⚽ The Goderich Collegiate Institute WOSSA Men's Soccer Team, 1931-32. From left to right the names of the team members are, back row: Russel Phrimmer, Earl Elliott, Ian McKay, James Johnston, Ray Dean, John McLean, Bill Barrow. Middle Row: Harry Cook, Herbert Greene, D. I. Hill (Coach), Don Lane (Staff), Ernest Crawford. Front Row: Pat Page, Victor Elliott, Phil Bissett, Ray Errington, Stan Taylor. Object ID: A001.0007.002

From the archival collection of the Huron County Museum: https://www.huroncountymuseum.ca/huron-county-archives/

06/17/2026

Thanks for inviting us to share in your special day!

Wednesday, June 17th is our Big Day! 🍁

06/16/2026

We have come to the end of an incredible Multilingual Movie Night series! Our final film will screen on Thursday, June 18 featuring a screening of Rafiki.

🎬 About the film: 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.
💬 Language: Swahili
⏰ Snacks served at 6:45 p.m. - available while they last! Film starts promptly at 7 p.m.
💲 Included with regular admission to the Museum or FREE for Museum members or Huron County Library card holders.
💻RSVP: https://www.huroncountymuseum.ca/event/multilingual-movie-nights-5/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGAWuMuumDQ

The latest from Wanuri Kahiu charts a precarious love story between...

06/16/2026

Join us at the Huron Historic Gaol this Wednesday evening, June 17, for open conversations about death, dying and living well. Drop in at 6 p.m.