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Wednesday, September 9, 2020

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The North Carolina Museum of Art welcomes visitors back to the Museum galleries starting Wednesday, September 9, with updated hours, free timed tickets to encourage social distancing, and increased health and safety procedures including required cloth masks.

New Museum gallery hours are Wednesday to Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm. The Museum Park remains open dawn to dusk, with reopened Park restrooms. Visitors must reserve a free timed ticket to access the Museum collection. Tickets are also available in both buildings; cash transactions are not accepted.

Have a question or need help? Email our Member & Visitor Experience team at help@ncartmuseum.org.

Important information before your visit:

Learn more about the Museum’s health and safety guidelines, new entry and visit procedures, and paused experiences below. 

Health and safety measures

• Cloth masks are required for visitors and staff.
• Frequent deep cleanings of the Museum and high-touch areas, including doors and restrooms.
• Hand sanitizing stations throughout galleries and restrooms. Some restroom stalls and sinks are closed to ensure social distancing.
• Plexiglass shields installed at check-in desks and Museum Store.

New entry and visit procedures

• Number of visitors allowed in galleries is limited; this limit will be controlled by a timed-ticketing system.
• Visitors will enter through a single door and exit through a single door in each building.
• Visitors will travel the galleries on a one-way path noted by stanchions and signs.
• Number of visitors in the Museum Store is limited, with social distancing cues on the floor.

Paused experiences and events

• Lockers are temporarily unavailable, so visitors will need to leave food, drinks, and backpacks in their vehicles.
• Iris restaurant and Sip coffee kiosk remain closed.
• Many interactive experiences and touch and listening stations, including the family lounge, African Textiles Lab, and Ancient Art Lounge, remain closed. The Museum Library is also closed to the public.
• Seating has been removed from galleries and common areas. Seating is available in the entry and lobby areas of West Building.
• Indoor events and tours are suspended.

Visitors are encouraged to follow the “Three W’s” as outlined by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services: WEAR a cloth face covering, WAIT in line at least six feet away from others, and WASH hands frequently or use hand sanitizer. If experiencing symptoms of illness, visitors are asked to postpone their visit.

Thank you for your interest!

Tickets are not currently available for this event. Please contact our Visitor Experience Department at help@ncartmuseum.org to get up-to-the-minute ticket availability information.