Seaport welcomes visitors back
May 24, 2020 12:00 am
• Last Updated: May 25, 2020 5:47 pm
Visitors wander the grounds at the Mystic Seaport Museum Sunday, May 24, 2020. The museum re-opened for the first time this weekend since it closed March 13 due to the coronavirus pandemic. The museum is open for limited hours Memorial Day weekend and next weekend, with operating hours 10 a.m.-4 p.m., May 23-25, and 12-4 p.m., May 26-29. The museum welcomes visitors to explore the grounds, including the historic village and gardens, the shipyard, and the Mystic River waterfront. The indoor exhibitions, village buildings, and the historic vessels will not be open at this time. The Museum plans to expand access and programming for the public in the coming weeks as permitted by state and local authorities. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
The Mystic Seaport Museum welcomed visitors back to the grounds Memorial Day weekend for the first time since closing in March due to coronavirus.
The museum is open for limited hours Memorial Day weekend and next weekend, with operating hours 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., May 23-25, and noon to 4 p.m., May 26-29.
The museum welcomes visitors to explore the grounds, including the historic village and gardens, the shipyard, and the Mystic River waterfront. The indoor exhibitions, village buildings, and the historic vessels will not be open at this time.
For the safety of staff and guests the museum has inplemented a number of COVID-19 prevention measures, in addtion to the closure of indoor exhibits and historic vessels, and food service, the measures include social distancing, face masks, and restroom use restrictions.
The museum plans to expand access and programming for the public in the coming weeks as permitted by state and local authorities.
Visitors arrive at the south entrance to the Mystic Seaport Museum Sunday, May 24, 2020. The museum re-opened for the first time this weekend since it closed March 13 due to the coronavirus pandemic. The museum is open for limited hours Memorial Day weekend and next weekend, with operating hours 10 a.m.-4 p.m., May 23-25, and 12-4 p.m., May 26-29. The museum welcomes visitors to explore the grounds, including the historic village and gardens, the shipyard, and the Mystic River waterfront. The indoor exhibitions, village buildings, and the historic vessels will not be open at this time. The Museum plans to expand access and programming for the public in the coming weeks as permitted by state and local authorities. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Visitors wander the grounds at the Mystic Seaport Museum Sunday, May 24, 2020. The museum re-opened for the first time this weekend since it closed March 13 due to the coronavirus pandemic. The museum is open for limited hours Memorial Day weekend and next weekend, with operating hours 10 a.m.-4 p.m., May 23-25, and 12-4 p.m., May 26-29. The museum welcomes visitors to explore the grounds, including the historic village and gardens, the shipyard, and the Mystic River waterfront. The indoor exhibitions, village buildings, and the historic vessels will not be open at this time. The Museum plans to expand access and programming for the public in the coming weeks as permitted by state and local authorities. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Visitors wander the grounds at the Mystic Seaport Museum Sunday, May 24, 2020. The museum re-opened for the first time this weekend since it closed March 13 due to the coronavirus pandemic. The museum is open for limited hours Memorial Day weekend and next weekend, with operating hours 10 a.m.-4 p.m., May 23-25, and 12-4 p.m., May 26-29. The museum welcomes visitors to explore the grounds, including the historic village and gardens, the shipyard, and the Mystic River waterfront. The indoor exhibitions, village buildings, and the historic vessels will not be open at this time. The Museum plans to expand access and programming for the public in the coming weeks as permitted by state and local authorities. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Visitors wander the grounds at the Mystic Seaport Museum Sunday, May 24, 2020. The museum re-opened for the first time this weekend since it closed March 13 due to the coronavirus pandemic. The museum is open for limited hours Memorial Day weekend and next weekend, with operating hours 10 a.m.-4 p.m., May 23-25, and 12-4 p.m., May 26-29. The museum welcomes visitors to explore the grounds, including the historic village and gardens, the shipyard, and the Mystic River waterfront. The indoor exhibitions, village buildings, and the historic vessels will not be open at this time. The Museum plans to expand access and programming for the public in the coming weeks as permitted by state and local authorities. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
An employee sprays disinfectant on benches in the seaport village as visitors wander the grounds at the Mystic Seaport Museum Sunday, May 24, 2020. The museum re-opened for the first time this weekend since it closed March 13 due to the coronavirus pandemic. The museum is open for limited hours Memorial Day weekend and next weekend, with operating hours 10 a.m.-4 p.m., May 23-25, and 12-4 p.m., May 26-29. The museum welcomes visitors to explore the grounds, including the historic village and gardens, the shipyard, and the Mystic River waterfront. The indoor exhibitions, village buildings, and the historic vessels will not be open at this time. The Museum plans to expand access and programming for the public in the coming weeks as permitted by state and local authorities. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Visitors take family photos in the parking lot as they arrive at the Mystic Seaport Museum Sunday, May 24, 2020. The museum re-opened for the first time this weekend since it closed March 13 due to the coronavirus pandemic. The museum is open for limited hours Memorial Day weekend and next weekend, with operating hours 10 a.m.-4 p.m., May 23-25, and 12-4 p.m., May 26-29. The museum welcomes visitors to explore the grounds, including the historic village and gardens, the shipyard, and the Mystic River waterfront. The indoor exhibitions, village buildings, and the historic vessels will not be open at this time. The Museum plans to expand access and programming for the public in the coming weeks as permitted by state and local authorities. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Visitors wander the grounds at the Mystic Seaport Museum Sunday, May 24, 2020. The museum re-opened for the first time this weekend since it closed March 13 due to the coronavirus pandemic. The museum is open for limited hours Memorial Day weekend and next weekend, with operating hours 10 a.m.-4 p.m., May 23-25, and 12-4 p.m., May 26-29. The museum welcomes visitors to explore the grounds, including the historic village and gardens, the shipyard, and the Mystic River waterfront. The indoor exhibitions, village buildings, and the historic vessels will not be open at this time. The Museum plans to expand access and programming for the public in the coming weeks as permitted by state and local authorities. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
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