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Illinois State Museum, Branches to
Close Until Further Notice
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[March 17, 2020]
To prevent the further spread of
COVID-19, the Illinois State Museum (ISM) today announced the
closure of its flagship facility in Springfield as well as its
Research and Collections Center, also located in Springfield,
Dickson Mounds Museum in Lewistown and the Lockport Gallery in
Lockport. All affiliated locations will remain closed until further
notice.
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 “What our patrons love most about our facilities –
the opportunity to interact exhibits, patrons and staff – also is of
greatest concern at this time,” said Illinois State Museum Director
Cinnamon Catlin-Legutko. “We know this decision is the best course
of action to ensure the safety of patrons who visit our facilities
as well as our dedicated staff.”
The ISM will work with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources
(IDNR), Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Pritzker
Administration to assess the optimal time to reopen facilities.
For more information on COVID-19, visit the IDPH website at http://www.dph.illinois.gov/.
You also may contact the IDPH at
DPH. SICK@Illinois.gov or
call the COVID-19 hotline at 1-800-889-3931.
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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. To learn more, visit
www.illinoisstatemuseum.org
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