Museum of Northern BC
100 1st Ave W V8J 1A8 Prince Rupert, BC, Canada

Yesterday we had a bit of a wake-up call! Almost all our visitors have been amazing since we reopened, working with us to follow the provincial health guidelines to keep us all safe. But yesterday we were reminded that it only takes one person to put many at risk. One of the visitors came around behind the front desk to get information from a staff member placing himself no more than 6 inches away from her. Yes he was wearing a mask as required but when he was requested t...o also social distance he got mad and blasted the staff member, saying who do think you are, the health authority? Then on the news last night Dr. Henry reminded us, as she has many, many times, masks do not replace the other measures we all need to follow: social distancing, hand washing, surface cleaning, and also masking, and of course staying home when sick. Then last night I got a text: 13 cases in Haida Gwaii! We are minutes away from change! People everywhere seem to be dividing in two camps, the believers and the deniers, a false dichotomy as far as science is concerned. This pandemic is not a hoax as some in the US would say, or overblown as one of our visitors this week said, it is a disease that can brutalize your body and possibly damage it for life; it separates people from their loved ones, and it spreads like nothing ever seen in our lifetimes. And everyone is vulnerable four children under 10 have died in Florida in the last few weeks. It is the Museum`s policy to respect the right of every human to see the world as they see fit, but it is also our policy to be safe, not sorry. We take our responsibility to our visitors and staff very seriously since we re-opened, almost 300 people have enjoyed the Museum with the safety we all deserve. Please if you intend to visit the Museum, ask yourself if you can respect and follow the BC guidelines. See more

BEGINNING JULY 4, THE KWINITSA RAILWAY STATION MUSEUM WILL BE OPEN FROM TUESDAY TO SATURDAY FROM 9:00 TO 12:00 AND 1:00 TO 4:00. ADMISSION WILL BE BY BOOKING ONLY ON A FIRST-COME FIRST SERVE BASIS. Staff will be on hand to receive booking requests up to and including just before the requested time, as long as the appropriate numbers in the Museum at any one time are not exceeded. In this way we can ensure the success of the required safety measures. We are committed to f...ollowing the BC Government’s guidelines to ensure the safety of our guests and staff! These are the measures we have put in place to keep us all safe: hand sanitizer on entry and exit, extra cleaning routines during the day, all staff and guests will be required to wear masks - if you don’t have one, we will make one available for $2, social distancing will be ensured by limiting the number of people in the museum at any one time. Of course if you are ill with any condition that is or may be contagious we request that you visit when you have recovered. TO BOOK A VISIT, PLEASE CALL OR TEXT 778 984 8958 DURING MUSEUM HOURS (BEGINNING JULY 4). If you book well ahead you will be able to visit at the time of your choice - if you book a short while before you wish to visit we will do our best to accommodate you.

The Museum of Northern BC has faced a very significant financial shortfall this year given the loss of self-generated tourism revenue due to COVID-19. However, thanks to the BC Government’s annual support (BC Arts Council and Community Gaming grants), the City of Prince Rupert’s annual grant, and the special Canadian Government’s COVID-19 staffing assistance (CEWS), the Museum is able to open for the summer/fall season, and hopefully for the rest of the year! Beginning June... 16, the Museum will be open from Tuesday to Saturday from 9:00 to 4:00. Admission will be by booking only on a first-come first serve basis. Staff will be on hand to receive booking requests up to and including just before the requested time, as long as the appropriate numbers in the Museum at any one time are not exceeded. In this way we can ensure the success of the required safety measures. We are committed to following the BC Government’s guidelines to ensure the safety of our guests and staff! These are the measures we have put in place to keep us all safe. hand sanitizer on entry and exit extra cleaning routines during the day all staff and guests will be required to wear masks - if you don’t have one we will make one available for $2 social distancing will be ensured by limiting the number of people in the museum at any one time, and in specific parts of the Museum such as washrooms. Of course if you are ill with any condition that is or may be contagious we request that you visit when you have recovered. To book a visit, please call or text 778 645 0687 during Museum hours (beginning June 16). If you book well ahead you will be able to visit at the time of your choice - if you book a short while before you wish to visit we will do our best to accommodate you. We request the public’s patience as we work to refine the booking system so as to best accommodate the requests and the safety of our guests. The Museum is aware that many of us feel that the virus is no longer much of a threat, but it can appear at any time, so our measures will be as strict as we can make them to keep everyone safe. Please be assured that we will also do everything possible to ensure you have a relaxing and enjoyable visit.

There is an inspiring article on BBC called Drawings from Lockdown - just google bbc.co.uk Drawings from Lockdown Some starting points to share with your children.

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