Well hello there! It certainly feels like years since we last greeted you in person, but we’re excited to welcome you back to the museum on Saturdays, 10AM-4M, starting July 18. We’re following the advice of public health authorities and guidelines offered by the Ontario Museum Association in order to help ensure your visits are enjoyable, educational and, above all, safe. As we re-open SORM to the public, we ask you to work with us to keep the museum a safe place for yourself, for all visitors, and for our volunteers by carefully reading these guidelines.
Guidelines for Visiting SORM
1. If you feel unwell, or have recently travelled abroad, please stay home!
2. All staff, volunteers, and visitors must wear a mask or face shield and respect social/physical distancing. Some exceptions for masking apply:
Children under two years of age.
Persons with an underlying medical condition which inhibits the ability to wear a mask or face covering.
Persons who are unable to place or remove a mask or face covering without assistance.
Additional accommodations in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code will also be considered.
3. The museum floor is marked with direction arrows. If not taking a guided tour, please follow them.
4. Hand-sanitizer is available for use at the museum, but remember that this is a museum and unless expressly permitted, for your safety and the care of our collection, please don’t touch the artefacts.
5. In order to preserve a 2m physical distance, we have a strict visitor capacity. You may be asked to wait outside. Please be patient.
The safety of our staff, volunteers, and visitors is our top priority. We thank you for your patience and understanding as we continue to monitor the situation closely and adapt our precautions as required.
