WARRINGTON Museum is back open.
The venue reopened on Wednesday for the first time since mid-March.
Safety measures include regular deep cleaning, multiple hand sanitising stations, limiting the number of visitors at any one time, introducing a one-way system, removing furniture and interactive equipment and introducing free, bookable slots.
Visitor slots can be booked for free via the Warrington Museum & Art Gallery and Culture Warrington websites.
Anyone without a ticket is asked to speak to a member of staff, who will monitor numbers and allow entrance as soon as possible
Emma Hutchinson, managing director of Culture Warrington, said: “We understand that this is still an uncertain time for many but we are confident that the new measures we have put in place will make our venue a safe and enjoyable place to visit.
“We’re very excited to welcome back our visitors and have one or two exciting new things for them to see, including a remarkable addition to Derek Dick’s fascinating exhibition Undivinable, which pays tribute to the heroic efforts of NHS staff during the Covid-19 pandemic.”
Over the next few months, Warrington Museum & Art Gallery will also welcome two fantastic exhibitions from Priestley College and the internationally-renowned artist Susan Stockwell, in addition to the launch of an immersive new app.
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Warrington Borough Council’s Cabinet Member responsible for culture, Cllr Maureen McLaughlin, said: “Cultural venues play an important part in a thriving town centre, so – as Warrington gets back to business – I’m delighted that our Museum and Art Gallery is opening its doors to the public again. A huge amount of work has gone into making sure the venue is a safe, welcoming and comfortable place for all.
“Getting involved in cultural activities can be so beneficial to our wellbeing in these challenging times. I’m looking forward to our Museum and Art Gallery once more playing a central role in connecting local people with art, culture and heritage.”
For more information, visit culturewarrington.org/2020/06/29/reopening-of-warrington-museum-art-gallery-faqs/
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