Following its closure because of the COVID-19 pandemic, GRAMMY Museum Mississippi has announced it will open its doors to the public again at 10 a.m. July 9. In order to ensure the safety of its guests and staff, the museum has revealed information regarding a number of new health and safety protocols. Furthermore, the museum will offer limited hours of operation during its first phase of reopening — Thursday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. — and will offer the ability to purchase a timed-entry ticket online. “As we look forward to reopening our doors to the public, our top priority is to ensure the health and safety of our visitors, guests and staff,” said Emily Havens, executive director of GRAMMY Museum Mississippi. “We have a number of health and safety protocols that have been set in place to ensure that our guests and staff can safely return to the museum, and that we can resume regular operations while continuing to abide by rules and recommendations from health department officials.” Health & Safety Protocols Among the health and safety measures the Mississippi Museum recently enacted: -Installing signs, partitions and physical distancing markers throughout the museum and offices. -Requiring staff to follow health department directives, including maintaining social distancing, proper handwashing, wearing face masks while onsite, daily temperature checks and health screenings, including sending home sick employees, or those who appear to be experiencing symptoms of respiratory illness. -COVID-19 testing will also be required for any employee who experiences systems or has been exposed to the virus. -Hand sanitizer and antibacterial wipe stations have been placed throughout the building for guests, staff and visitors. -All high-touch areas, such as door handles, will be sanitized at a minimum of once every two hours with chemicals approved by the EPA. Occupancy Limits & Timed Ticketing In addition, to ensure the health and safety of its visitors and staff, GRAMMY Museum Mississippi will limit its daily occupancy to 25% per day. -Guests will be required to complete a wellness check before entering confirming that they do not have a fever, symptoms and any potential contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. -The museum will also offer exclusive gallery time for members, seniors and vulnerable populations. -Furthermore, the Sanders Soundstage will be closed during this phase of reopening. -Timed-entry tickets will be available for purchase via the museum’s website atwww.grammymuseumms.org. When health department officials confirm efforts to slow the spread of the virus have been effective, the museum will provide more information regarding increased operating hours and occupancy, as well as controlled-capacity programs, events, groups and workshops. More information regarding the return to full museum operations will be announced when further information is available. For the most up-to-date information, subscribe to the Museum’s newsletter at grammymuseumms.org/newsletter.
