Illinois State Museum Takes
Precautions to Prevent Spread of COVID-19
Programming suspended through April 10;
museum and branch facilities will remain open
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[June 29, 2020]
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To prevent the further spread of COVID-19, the
Illinois State Museum (ISM) announced the suspension of all
programs, events and school group visits beginning Thursday, March
12, through Friday, April 10, 2020, at its headquarters in
Springfield and branch facilities, Research and Collections Center,
Dickson Mounds Museum, and Lockport Gallery.
“Museums are places for learning, and they are places where people
come together, interact, and engage with staff, family, and friends.
Until we know the public’s health is ensured, taking these steps is
our best course of action,” said Illinois State Museum Director
Cinnamon Catlin-Legutko. “Additionally, we anticipate there will be
further steps needed as we learn more.”
ISM is working closely with the Illinois Department of Natural
Resources and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) to
take proactive steps to protect the health, safety and welfare of
Illinois residents as this situation develops. At present, the
Museum and all its branch facilities remain open during regular
operating hours.
Based on information from the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) and IDPH on how to prevent the spread of COVID-19,
ISM is implementing or continuing the following guidance:
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All
ISM programs, events, and school group visits are canceled
through April 10;
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All
official ISM travel is canceled through April 10;
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While all public spaces are cleaned daily, in response to
COVID-19, the ISM team is increasing the frequency of cleaning
public surfaces with cleaning products in line with the CDC
recommendations;
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Similarly, the ISM team follows a vigorous cleaning schedule for
the Mary Ann MacLean Play Museum and will continue to do so. All
surfaces and toys are sanitized multiple times a day. Signs are
posted in the space, informing guests about our cleaning
procedures;
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ISM
has suspended the use of learning carts in gallery spaces;
Hand sanitizer is available throughout ISM’s public areas;
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All
employees are encouraged to wash their hands regularly
throughout the workday; and
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All
sick employees are required to stay home and to practice
respiratory etiquette and hand hygiene.
To access a complete list of impacted programs and events, visit
https://bit.ly/2ITosjH.
About the Illinois State Museum
Established in 1877, the Illinois State Museum is a dynamic
institution that promotes discovery, lifelong learning, and
stewardship of the natural and cultural heritage of Illinois. The
Museum is headquartered in Springfield with branch facilities in
Lewistown and Lockport.
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