BMA will initially limit visitor attendance to 50 percent of its overall capacity but will resume normal operating hours.
Published: September 24, 2020
The Birmingham Museum of Art (BMA) announced plans to reopen its doors to the public on Tuesday, October 6. The BMA has been carefully monitoring the rate of COVID-19 in Jefferson County and has been engaged in ongoing discussions with public health experts, the City of Birmingham, and its Board of Trustees. The BMA will initially limit visitor attendance to 50 percent of its overall capacity but will resume its normal operating hours of Tuesday through Saturday from 10 am – 5 pm and Sundays from Noon to 5 pm. The Museum Shop will be open during hours of operation. Oscar’s Cafe, the BMA’s on-site restaurant, and Bart’s ArtVenture, its interactive space for children, will remain closed until further notice.
The BMA has been preparing for several weeks to safely reopen its doors and has implemented a number of safety measures based on the recommendations of local, state, and federal officials. Among the new safety protocols:
- Attendance is limited to 50 percent of the museum’s overall capacity
- Marks are required for all over age 2
- Deep cleaning will take place daily
- Cleaning of high-touch areas will take place multiple times daily
- Any touch interactives will remain closed
- Distancing will be aided by visuals in high traffic areas
- Hands-free hand sanitizer stations are located throughout the building