Museum to Reopen After COVID-19 Closure

Published: Tuesday, June 9, 2020 12:15 pm

WHAT: National Museum of the Great Lakes Reopening to Public
WHEN: Beginning June, 10, 2020; Mon.-Sat.: 10am-5pm; Sun.: 12pm-5pm
WHERE: National Museum of the Great Lakes - 1701 Front St., Toledo, OH 43605

Additional Details: The National Museum of the Great Lakes will re-open its doors to members and visitors beginning tomorrow Wednesday, June 10. Upon reopening, they will adhere to the recommendations of the Governor’s task force including actions such as:

Timed, entry tickets pre-purchased online at nmgl.org to reduce crowding
Early openings 1 day a week for vulnerable populations (beginning June 17)
Expansive use of signage to encourage social distancing among guests
Aggressive staff cleaning schedules prioritizing museum and boat sanitization
Installation of personal sanitizing stations
Temporary closure of a few interactive exhibits
Required face coverings and daily health screenings for museum staff
Simplified check out procedures to reduce personal interaction

By initiating an aggressive plan to ensure the safety of guests and staff, the museum hopes the community will continue to visit the museum with both excitement and confidence their safety is a priority. For more information on the National Museum of the Great Lakes health and safety procedures visit our FAQ page at nmgl.org.

Admission: $16.00 (Museum & Ship) / $10.00 (Museum Only) – Adults (18+)
$14.00 (Museum & Ship) / $8.00 (Museum Only) – Youth (6-17)
FREE – Children 5 and under; GLHS/NMGL Members

Contact: For more information contact: Kate Fineske; 419.265.4967

About the National Museum of the Great Lakes

Founded in 1944, the Great Lakes Historical Society has been preserving our shared cultural history by publishing a quarterly journal Inland Seas® since 1945; by operating a maritime museum since 1952; by offering educational programs to the general public since 1956; by conducting underwater archaeological research across the Great Lakes since 2001; and by managing the Col. James M. Schoonmaker Museum Ship since 2014 and Museum Tug Ohio since 2019. The opening of the National Museum of the Great Lakes enables the Great Lakes Historical Society to continue its mission to preserve and make known the important history of the Great Lakes.

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