Huron County. Municipal Office
Site: Huron Historic Gaol
Record #:
GBA1791
Last Modified:
14 Oct 2025
Last Full Update:
24 Sep 2024
Description
| Description (Service) | Unique, octagonal building that served as a county jail from 1841 until 1972 and is now a national historic site. Originally housed county courts and council chambers. Special events, school programs and summer day camps, call for details. |
Service Details
| Public Comments | Gaol pronounced Jail |
| Hours | May-Sep: Mon-Sat 10 am-4:30 pm, Sun 1 pm-4:30 pm. Sep-Oct: Mon-Fri 1 pm-4 pm, Sat 10 am-4:30 pm, Sun 1 pm-4:30 pm Nov-Apr CLOSED. |
| Dates | May-Oct |
| Areas Served | Huron County ; Huron County |
| Eligibility | No restrictions |
| Application | Drop-in |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Admission ; See huroncountymuseum.ca ; Huron County Library Card holders receive free regular admission. |
Address and Location
| Located In Community | Goderich |
| Address & Map | 181 Victoria St N Goderich, ON Canada N7A 2S9 |
| Intersection | Victoria St N (Hwy 21) and Gloucester Terrace |
| Mailing Address | 110 North St Goderich, ON Canada N7A 2T8 |
| Physical Access | Partially Accessible - partial accessibility to first floor |
Contact Information
| Office Phone | 519-524-6971, Huron County Museum Office 519-524-2686 |
| museum@huroncounty.ca | |
| Website | https://www.huroncountymuseum.ca/ |
| Social Media | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/huroncountymuseum YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzvY0gVBNXR5dQrciO2CYew |
| Primary Contact | Jeremy Allin, Visitor Services Coordinator; Phone: 519-524-2686 Ext 2204; Email: jallin@huroncounty.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Beth Rumble, Director of Cultural Services; Phone: 519-524-2686 Ext 2208; Email: brumble@huroncounty.ca |
| Primary Executive | Meighan Wark, Chief Administrative Officer; Phone: 519-524-8394 Ext 3222; Email: mwark@huroncounty.ca |