Intimidating, isn't it?
Like a lot of things I suppose these days.
But museums are saying we are ready to welcome you back.
So here's what you should expect starting with this.
Increasingly in Canada
heading indoors into a public space means that you must wear a mask
but also and maybe particularly for museums
art galleries and the like pay attention to the time.
The hours of operation may have dramatically changed.
Plus we are inviting people to get time tickets in advance.
Buy a ticket for whatever time of day that you want
and that way we can make sure that we have the right level of capacity.
Besides that, the biggest change revolves around physical distancing.
From other people but also from high touch surfaces.
So don't expect to see as many interactive exhibits that you can touch or feel or any at all
depending on the museum.
Some places might get a little creative with your other senses though.
Visitors will may find museums imaginatively introducing smells
rather than necessarily touching things.
Or lights or or visuals.
And expect the experience to be more
guided and directed.
Less open roaming, more follow the path.
Another thing.
You may want to bring a snack when you come.
Not every museum is going to have food service available
so just be sure to check beforehand.
And one last bit of food for thought to leave you with.
Lots of museums are actively collecting objects and artifacts
that reflect the current pandemic.
So it is entirely possible that the next time you come to a museum
the marquee exhibit may look very
familiar.
