We’re ready to play! We are excited to announce the Museum will be reopening its outdoor Discovery Garden beginning April 27 for Museum Members and May 11 for the general public. Your health and safety are our top priority. Please carefully read the information below regarding our reopening and new policies and procedures that have been implemented to ensure you have a safe and fun visit.
Reduced Hours & Ticket Reservations:
The Museum will be open on the following days and times:
April 27 - May 8 (Members Only)
Mondays: CLOSED
Tuesdays: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Wednesdays: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Thursdays: CLOSED
Fridays: CLOSED
Saturdays: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Sundays: CLOSED
May 11 and beyond (General Public)
Mondays: CLOSED
Tuesdays: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Wednesdays: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Thursdays: CLOSED
Fridays: CLOSED
Saturdays: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Sundays: CLOSED
Tickets must be reserved for a specific date and time frame on our website in advance by all guests, including Museum Members and Access for All visitors. We will not be offering in-person/walk-up ticket sales at this time.
Cleaning Protocols:
In response to COVID-19, we have increased our regular cleaning and sanitization practices, to include:
- Frequent sanitizing of all surfaces during business hours, including high-traffic and high-touch areas.
- The Museum will be deep cleaned and sanitized by staff during the midday break between the two (2) three-hour sessions.
- At end-of-day, all manipulative exhibit components will be deep cleaned and sanitized with the use of our industrial dishwasher or electrostatic cleaning system.
- Nightly, the Museum will be deep cleaned by a third-party custodial company.
Exhibits are cleaned, disinfected, and laundered using environmentally friendly cleaning products and our industrial dishwasher and electrostatic cleaning system. If you or your children have any sensitivity, please inquire before your visit.
Health & Safety Measures:
All guests and Museum staff are required to adhere to the following health and safety measures:
- The Museum is reopening with new procedures and increased cleaning practices to keep guests and staff healthy and safe while onsite.
- Face coverings are required for all staff members and guests ages 2+ and must be worn so that both the nose and mouth are covered at all times while on Museum premises (including outdoors).
- All guests and staff will be required to do a symptoms check before entering the Museum.
- Guest capacity will be limited during this initial stage of reopening to 25% of regular capacity.
- Social distancing between family groups is strongly encouraged and adults must stay with their children at all times.
- There are multiple hand washing and sanitizing stations throughout the Museum.
- Failure to adhere to health and safety protocols may result in guests being asked to leave the Museum.
For more information on what we're doing to help you have a fun and safe visit, please visit our FAQ page. We can't wait to welcome you back to the Museum!