New York City’s museums have been closed for months amid a lockdown designed to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Now, museums are finally allowed to reopen on August 24. As NYC enters Phase Four, museums, as well as other low-risk indoor cultural venues, will be allowed to open, though restrictions and safety measures will still be in place.
Museums and cultural institutions can open in NYC starting on August 24.
25% occupancy. Timed ticketing required. Pre-set staggered entry.
Face coverings enforced and controlled traffic flow.
— Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) August 14, 2020
Not all museums will be opening on the 24th, and those that do will have new protocols designed to mitigate the virus’ spread. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, for example, won’t reopen to members until the 27th and to all visitors until the 29th. When it does, visitors must stay six feet apart, wear masks, and undergo temperature screenings.
