Albany Museum of Art Reopens to Public July 17

The Albany Museum of Art will reopen to the public on July 17, 2020 
Updated June 5, 2020

Following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines, the Albany Museum of Art is closed to the public on March 18 as local, state and federal officials work to minimize the adverse health impact of COVID-19.

The AMA will reopen to the public on Friday, July 17, 2020. A special AMA Members Week continues through Thursday, July 16. Children's summer art camps have been conducted on campus since June 22.  Also, beginning on July 16, the museum will begin offering weekly evening hours.

NEW OPERATING HOURS
10 am-5 pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays
10 am-7 pm on Thursdays

GUIDELINES FOR VISITORS

To ensure the safety of museum guests, members and staff, the Albany Museum of Art is asking all visitors to follow these guidelines:

• Please wear a mask. If you do not have a mask, we have disposable ones available in adult and child sizes at the front desk.
• A staff member will check the guest’s temperature with a no-contact thermometer at entry.
• By entering the building, guests are confirming they have no symptoms and have not encountered anyone who has tested positive for COVID-19 in the previous 14 days.
• Guests are asked to allow at least six feet of space for anyone in the museum who is not in their party.
• No cash sales will be conducted at the museum. Memberships, rentals and any other transactions will be conducted only with credit or debit cards.
• Guests are asked to use hand sanitizer at the museum as needed.
• Occupancy of the museum will comply with federal, state and local recommendations.
• Changes to visitation policies may occur if federal, state or local guidance changes.​

Read the AMA's news release detailing this three-stage opening HERE.

Federal, state and local health guidelines and best practices will be followed during each phase of the reopening.

Go here to read the AMA's March 17, 2020 statement regarding the temporary closing of the museum
 
Museum staff is reporting to the museum as needed.

LINKS

Health officials information and recommendations

• The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's web page, www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html
• The Georgia Department of Public Health’s web page, dph.georgia.gov/novelcoronavirus
• Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital’s coronavirus web page,  www.phoebehealth.com/patients-and-visitors/coronavirus/home​

Things we are doing at the AMA

• Kids Staying Inspired Blog (updated Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays by 5 pm)
• A virtual tour of our spring 2020 exhibitions can be seen on the AMA Facebook page, Instagram account, YouTube channel and website
• Creative & Courageous spotlights of AMA members, local artists and friends who are making a difference during the COVID-19 pandemic
• AMA Summer Art Camps began online on May 25 and have been in person since June 22
• The Art of Selfies contest results are in!
• Curator videos for Cut & Paste: Works on Paper on the AMA Facebook, YouTube and Instagram pages
• AMA Art Lovers Book Club Meeting is in person at the museum at 6 pm July 21
• Toddler Takeover on first Tuesdays at 10:30 am resumes Sept 1
• Homeschool Day on second Thursdays at 11 am resumes Sept 10
• Recreate a masterpiece with our Life Imitating Art challenge
• See the results from our Art in Residence contest

HELP YOUR CHILD STAY INSPIRED!

Keep your child busy and engaged with engaging art activities that mix fun and education by visiting our new Kids Staying Inspired blog. We'll post a new one each weekday by 5 pm ​HERE.

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