Family Day Open House
2026-02-16 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Ontario
Visit the Museum on Monday, Feb. 16, for our annual FREE Family Day open house!
This year’s open house is all about old time TV, radio, the news, and celebrating the 100th anniversary of CKNX!
Games and activities will be drop–in throughout the day including:
Sound effects station – Try using different items to make certain sound effects. Then, make sounds to go along with a short, animated clip.
Interview activity – learn about Oral History and conduct a fun interview with your family
TV and radio-themed crafts on upper mezzanine table
Games & toys in the lounge
Photobooth
Cider
A family movie, drop-in karaoke, and family gameshow will be in our theatre at set times:
10:30 a.m.: Screening of The Goonies
1-2 p.m.: Drop-in Karaoke
2-3 p.m.: How Well Do You Know Your Family Gameshow
3-4 p.m.: Drop-in Karaoke

Huron County Oral History Project: Turning Stories into History Workshops
2026-02-19 18:30 - 20:30 | Ontario
The Huron County Museum & Historic Gaol is launching a new community oral history initiative designed to help preserve local stories, memories and lived experiences. To support the public in documenting their own histories, the Museum is hosting free workshops that will introduce participants to oral history project planning, interview techniques, recording basics, and ethical guidelines. Whether you’re working on a community project, building a family archive, or just want to interview your grandmother, this session will give you the tools and confidence to start.
Register online for one of the following sessions – registration details beside each workshop date:
Jan. 22, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Presented online through Zoom. Register here to receive log-in details: Meeting Registration – Zoom
Feb. 5, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Present in person at the Huron County Museum. Register by completing this form and emailing it to museum@huroncounty.ca or by calling 519-524-2686
Feb. 19, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Presented online through Zoom. Register here to receive log-in details: Meeting Registration – Zoom
Capacity is limited, so register early for one of these free sessions.

Multilingual Movie Nights
2026-02-19 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-19 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-16 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-21 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-06-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Huron County Museum, 110 North Street, Goderich, Ontario, N7A2T8, Canada
“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

Make a Mess
2026-02-21 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-28 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-07 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-14 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-21 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-28 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-04 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-11 13:00 - 16:00 | Huron County Museum, 110 North Street, Goderich, Ontario, N7A2T8, Canada
Make a Mess returns to the Museum this winter! Drop in each Saturday afternoon for unstructured play for primary-aged children and their families. Create without instructions, colour without lines, and play games without rules! Unstructured play encourages creativity, mixed-age play and independence.
Included with regular admission to the museum or FREE when you show your Huron County Library card or Membership! Children 5 and under always free.
Make a Mess is a great opportunity to get out of the house during the cold winter months for indoor play in a fresh setting! Meet other parents, grandparents and guardians while kids play. Visit your favourite spots in the museum and enjoy our rotating Make a Mess activity stations located throughout the building. Activities change weekly and may include the chance to:
BUILD with cardboard, blocks, play dough, straw & connectors
CREATE with craft supplies and upcycled materials
PLAY and PROBLEM SOLVE with games, loose parts
IMAGINE with toys, play sets and the Victorian doll house
CHILL in the quiet corner with books, puzzles, colouring pages, board games, magnet poetry
DISCOVER with tactile stations like play sand
Free wifi and comfy seating for parents. No registration required. Please be aware that some stations may contain small parts.
Snacks from home can be consumed in designated areas. Allergy Aware: The Huron County Museum is allergy aware! Please help us to create a safe and inclusive space for everyone, by thinking of visitors with food allergies. Peanut and tree nut allergies can cause a more immediate threat to life than other food-related allergies. For the safety of all visitors, the Huron County Museum asks visitors to not consume nut or nut-based products inside the museum or gaol. Please note, however, that the Huron County Museum cannot guarantee that our sites are entirely nut-free, as we are open to the public and snacks offered during programs and special events are prepared at offsite facilities.

Film Screening: The Librarians
2026-02-26 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-02-26 19:00 - 20:30 | Huron County Museum, 110 North Street, Goderich, Ontario, N7A2T8, Canada
In honour of Freedom to Read Week, the Huron County Library & Huron County Museum are partnering for two FREE screenings of The Librarians, a new feature documentary from Academy Award nominee and Peabody Award winner Kim A. Snyder.
About the film: In Texas, the Krause List targets 850 books focused on race and LGBTQia+ stories – triggering sweeping book bans across the U.S. at an unprecedented rate. As tensions escalate, librarians connect the dots from heated school and library board meetings nationwide to lay bare the underpinnings of extremism fueling the censorship efforts. Despite facing harassment, threats, and laws aimed at criminalizing their work – the librarians’ rallying cry for freedom to read is a chilling cautionary tale.
Screenings at 2pm and 7pm.
Pre-registration not necessary. Seating available in the museum theatre on a first-come basis.
Freedom to Read Week is an annual event that encourages Canadians to think about and reaffirm their commitment to intellectual freedom.

Dads/Male Caregivers & Kids Night at the Museum
2026-02-26 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-26 18:00 - 19:00 | Huron County Museum, 110 North Street, Goderich, Ontario, N7A2T8, Canada
Calling all dads/male caregivers and kids – we have partnered with Rural Response for Healthy Children to host a night just for you! This program features fun-filled activities, parent discussions, and social time. There will be tours of the Museum and Historic Gaol, artifact and exhibit activities, parent/child social time, healthy snacks, and games. This is a great opportunity to spend time together with your children.
This program is provided free of charge with funding from the Government of Canada. Please register a week before the program starts. Visit www.rrhc.on.ca to register online.
Thursday, Jan. 29 (5th Thursday at the Museum): Inventions & Models! 2026 marks the 75th anniversary of the Huron County Museum. Mr. Neill was the first curator and he loved to build models. We will build our own models and try out some inventions. Please register by Jan. 28.
Thursday, Feb. 26 (at the Museum): Sports & Olympics! Come join our Museum Olympics challenges and take a look at sports-related artifacts. We will also make a medal craft together! Please register by Feb. 25.
Thursday, March 26 (at the Museum): Radio & TV! Learn about old radio and TV equipment and watch a film in the movie theatre. Popcorn will be provided and everyone is encouraged to bring a stuffie to enjoy the movie with! Please register by March 25.

Walking Scrabble: Board Reset & Monthly Winner
2026-02-27 10:00 - 16:30, 2026-03-31 10:00 - 16:30 | Huron County Museum, 110 North Street, Goderich, Ontario, N7A2T8, Canada
Exercise your body and your mind this winter, and win prizes!
MUSEUM WALKERS: Don’t miss out on your walk just because of ice, snow, slush, rain or cold temperatures! Drop into the Museum for indoor walking in a unique setting. Enjoy a walk through Huron County’s history while you get your steps in! Three Museum laps = approximately 1km. Routes are available with stairs or without. Walkers are welcome during the museum’s open hours, and entrance is FREE with your Huron County library card or membership. Quieter times are on weekdays Tuesday-Friday.
WALKING SCRABBLE: Walking Scrabble can be enjoyed at any time during regular Museum hours. Pick up a Museum Walkers map at the front desk and choose your desired route. Each time you cross the front desk as part of your route and loops through the galleries, pick up a Scrabble letter from the front desk. Collect letters to play your best-scoring word on the Scrabble board. Put your name and score on the back of the board. Participation in scrabble for the chance to win prizes is optional for indoor walkers.
PRIZES: At the end of each month, the Scrabble board will be cleared and a high score prize winner will be selected for December, January, February and March! Only prize winners who have filled out the sheet on the back of the board will be contacted by staff.
Prizes this winter may include: Sweet treats, museum merch, gift certificates for local businesses, a free rental of the museum theatre for a movie night for your friends & families.
Ask at the front desk for information on walking routes. Please note that some loops may be temporarily impacted during exhibit changeovers.

Huron County Oral History Project: Turning Stories into History Workshops
2026-03-12 14:30 - 16:30 | Huron County Museum, 110 North Street, Goderich, Ontario, N7A2T8, Canada
The Huron County Museum & Historic Gaol is launching a new community oral history initiative designed to help preserve local stories, memories and lived experiences. To support the public in documenting their own histories, the Museum is hosting free workshops that will introduce participants to oral history project planning, interview techniques, recording basics, and ethical guidelines. Whether you’re working on a community project, building a family archive, or just want to interview your grandmother, this session will give you the tools and confidence to start.
Register online for one of the following sessions – registration details beside each workshop date:
Jan. 22, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Presented online through Zoom. Register here to receive log-in details: Meeting Registration – Zoom
Feb. 5, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Present in person at the Huron County Museum. Register by completing this form and emailing it to museum@huroncounty.ca or by calling 519-524-2686
Feb. 19, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Presented online through Zoom. Register here to receive log-in details: Meeting Registration – Zoom
March 12, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Presented in person at the Huron County Museum. Register by completing this form and emailing it to museum@huroncounty.ca or by calling 519-524-2686
Capacity is limited, so register early for one of these free sessions.

March Break Day Camp: Lights, Camera, History!
2026-03-16 09:00 - 2026-03-20 16:00 | Huron County Museum, 110 North Street, Goderich, Ontario, N7A2T8, Canada
This March Break, step into the spotlight as we explore old-time technology including TV, radio, and radar!
Cost: $150/$130 for Museum members*
Ages: 5-10
When: Daily, March 16-20, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
*If purchasing a discounted Museum Member ticket, please be prepared to show your membership card on the first day of camp.
Drop off/Pick up:
Camp runs from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Museum.
Drop off is from 8:30-9 a.m.
Pick up is from 4-4:30 p.m.
Cancellation Policy:
Please note our cancellation policy for day camps (illness and extenuating circumstances to be considered on a case-by-case basis):
8–14 days’ notice – 25% non-refundable
2–7 days’ notice – 50% non-refundable
Less than 48 hours – no refund

Death Cafe
2026-03-26 16:00 - 17:30, 2026-05-21 16:00 - 17:30, 2026-06-18 16:00 - 17:30 | Huron County Museum, 110 North Street, Goderich, Ontario, N7A2T8, Canada
Presented in partnership with Huron Hospice, join us on the third Thursday of each month January-June, 2026 for coffee, tea, cookies and conversation about death and dying.
This free event is an open conversation about death and its impacts. The museum will share items from their collection related to death and dying at the beginning of each Cafe for discussion. Coffee and baked goods provided!
Runs the third Thursday of each month, except for March when the cafe will be on Thursday, March 26.
Ages: 18+
Registration: Please register with Huron Hospice by emailing sally.brodie@huronhospice.ca or calling 519-525-6331.

PA Day Camps
2026-04-24 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-05 09:00 - 16:00 | Huron County Museum, 110 North Street, Goderich, Ontario, N7A2T8, Canada
Friday, Jan. 30 camp is now FULL! To be added to the waitlist, please email museum@huroncounty.ca
Get ready for an adventure like no other! The Huron County Museum & Historic Gaol PA Day Camps invite young explorers to dive into a world of discovery where history and imagination come to life. Each day is packed with exciting games, hands-on crafts, and interactive activities designed to spark curiosity and creativity.
Perfect for children ages 5-10, the Museum’s day camps offer a fantastic blend of learning and fun in a safe and engaging environment. Don’t miss out on this amazing experience and register your child today!
Registration is now open for the following camps – sign up for one or all:
Oct. 10: Art Adventures: Unleash your creativity with a day of hands-on art activities, inspired by the Art Show on display at the Museum.
Nov. 21: Wild Things: Go on a wild safari through the Museum as we discover the critters and creatures that call Huron County home.
CAMP IS FULL! Jan. 30: Dream Builders: Imagine, design, and build! Using different materials create amazing items inspired by objects and machines from the past.
April 24: Pirates & Shipwrecks: Set sail on a pirate adventure filled with treasure maps, shipbuilding, riddles, and a Museum treasure hunt.
June 5: Dino Dig: Travel back in time to the age of dinosaurs with hands-on excavations, fossil fun, and prehistoric games.
Day Camp FAQ:
Open to children ages 5 – 10
Day camp programming runs 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Day camp morning drop-off begins at 8:30 a.m.; pick-up ends at 4:30 p.m.
Museum members receive day camp discounts! Become a member!
PA Day Camp: $40 Non-members | $35 Members
REGISTRATION: To register, please complete and sign the registration form. You can drop off the completed form to the Huron County Museum front desk or email to museum@huroncounty.ca. Museum staff will confirm there is space available for your registration either at the desk or by a follow-up email. There will be a waiting list once capacities are filled.

PA Day Family Movie
2026-04-24 14:15 - 15:45, 2026-06-05 14:15 - 15:45 | Huron County Museum, 110 North Street, Goderich, Ontario, N7A2T8, Canada
Drop into the Museum each PA Day this school season to watch a family-friendly movie in the Museum theatre. Movies are included with regular admission to the museum or FREE with a Museum membership or Huron County Library card. All films start at 2:15 p.m.
January 30th: Smurfs (2025)
April 24th: The Minecraft Movie
June 5th: The Spongebob Movie: Search for Squarepants
PA Day movies are a relaxed screening environment welcoming for children who may need to get up or make noise. No pre-registration required.
The theatre is a safe zone for snacks: please enjoy any snacks or drinks in the theatre or lobby, and do not take them into the exhibit galleries. Candy sticks and pop are available in the gift shop.
Please note if bringing snacks from home: The Huron County Museum & Historic Gaol are allergy aware! Please help us to create a safe and inclusive space for everyone, by thinking of visitors with food allergies. Peanut and tree nut allergies can cause a more immediate threat to life than other food-related allergies. For the safety of all visitors, the Huron County Museum asks visitors to not consume nut or nut based products inside the museum or gaol. Please note, however, that the Huron County Museum cannot guarantee that our sites are entirely nut-free, as we are open to the public and snacks offered during programs and special events are prepared at offsite facilities.
