181 Victoria Street North, Goderich, ON N7A 2S9
Explore a National Historic Site preserving the stories of inmates and staff from this 1841-1972 gaol. Located in Goderich, this museum offers authentic narratives of rural Ontario's criminal justice history alongside Huron County's cultural heritage and archives.
🕐 Mo-Sa 10:00-16:30; Su 13:00-16:30
Updated · Mis à jour — Jun 20, 2026
Supported by Ottawa Tourism and the Ottawa Museum Network · Soutenu par Tourisme Ottawa et le Réseau des musées d'Ottawa
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National Trust Passport Places are historic sites, museums, heritage destinations, and cultural organizations across Canada that participate in the National Trust Passport program. National Trust members receive free or reciprocal admission benefits at participating locations, encouraging Canadians and visitors to explore heritage experiences nationwide while supporting preservation, cultural tourism, and public engagement with historic places. Learn more: https://nationaltrustcanada.ca/where-to-visit/passport-places-canada
Les Lieux du Passeport de la Fiducie nationale regroupent des sites historiques, musées, lieux patrimoniaux et organismes culturels partout au Canada participant au programme Passeport de la Fiducie nationale. Les membres de la Fiducie nationale bénéficient d’avantages d’admission gratuite ou réciproque dans les lieux participants, encourageant la découverte du patrimoine canadien, le tourisme culturel et l’engagement du public envers les lieux historiques. En savoir plus : https://nationaltrustcanada.ca/fr/visiter/lieux-du-passeport-canada