When opening your community museum during the Covid-19 pandemic, this guide offers information and help to understand the impact of Covid-19 on collections management and conservation. It is hoped that this guide will also provide a framework for planning and creating:
– safe work practices for collections
– a safe working environment for staff and volunteers on site
– a safe environment for visitors when historic sites open to the public.
Once established, these procedures may have to be stopped, restarted and repeated if museums are required to close and reopen throughout the season in response to the extension or re-imposition of a State of Emergency.
The advice given here may not be suitable in all situations. If you require further information or feedback, please reach out to the contacts at the end of this guide.
The guide NB Heritage Sites & Covid-19: A Guide to Collections Safety, Staff & Volunteer Re-Entry, and Visitor Re-Entry is available to download from the NBM website.