Children's Museum of New Hampshire to reopen in September
Staff reports 7:18 a.m.
DOVER - The Children's Museum of New Hampshire announced today it is reopening to the public in September after a nearly six-month closure due to COVID-19. "During this unprecedented time of stress and hardship, we hope that reopening the museum brings joy and a hint of normalcy to the lives of children, families and the community," said Jane Bard, museum President. "We recognize that there is still much uncertainty, and that some families might not be ready for in-person experiences like visiting a Museum. For those families, we are committed to continue offering virtual programming and learning resources through our social media channels. For families ready to return, we look forward to welcoming you back." The museum's plan for reopening is a phased approach, and initially CMNH will open to their members only on Thursday - Saturday, Sept. 3- 5, and then to the public the following week beginning Sept. 10. The new schedule has the museum open Thursday-Saturday, with two timed-ticket entry sessions each day from 9- 11:30 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m. Maximum occupancy for each session will be capped at 50 visitors, which is 10 percent of CMNH's building capacity. All visitors must preregister for their visit at childrens-museum.org. Online registration can be done one week in advance. Beginning in October, the Museum plans to offer two-hour private Museum rentals to groups of up to 50 people on Sundays. "As we prepare to open our doors, we feel it is important to share the steps we are taking to keep our guests and employees safe," said Bard. "We've always taken pride in providing a safe, clean, and accessible environment. During our closure, we've been preparing to reopen implementing best practices set forth by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Association of Children's Museums, and the New Hampshire Reopening Guidelines." These safety guidelines include:
More information can be found at www.childrens-museum.org. About the Children's Museum of New Hampshire The not-for-profit Children's Museum of New Hampshire is located at 6 Washington Street in Dover and offers two levels of hands-on, interactive exhibits for children from newborn to middle school. Children can explore a wide range of subjects, from dinosaurs, music and aeronautics to world cultures, art and natural history. Open year-round, the Silver LEED-certified museum specializes in creating memorable family learning experiences and works closely with schools, social service agencies and educators. The museum also hosts a variety of live performances, workshops, classes and special events for families. For more information, please call the museum at (603) 742-2002 or visit www.childrens-museum.org
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