WASHINGTON - The Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History is scheduled to reopen to the public on Friday, June 18 after being closed for more than a year due to COVID-19 restrictions.
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"After 15 months, we're excited to welcome visitors back to the museum safely," said Kirk Johnson, Sant Director of the National Museum of Natural History in a statement. "We've missed the millions of people who come here every year to deepen their appreciation for science and the natural world and look forward to inspiring them once again."
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The reopening will come with new COVID-19 related health-and-safety procedures. Guests will be required to schedule a visit using a free, timed-entry pass.
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During the initial reopening phase, the museum will be open Wednesday through Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The museum has posted the entire list of guidelines here.