Effective March 14, in support of a larger statetwide response to the COVID-19 coronavirus, the North Museum of Nature and Science in Lancaster is temporarily closed in an effort to safeguard the health of the community. The museum's goal is to reopen to the public as soon as safely possible on or before Saturday, April 4.
While the museum's building is temporarily closed, the community can experience the museum online. Readers may participate in the early launch of a pilot program, North Museum @ Home, as well as the museum's COVID-19 Citizen Science Project. The COVID-19 Citizen Science Project features a digital time capsule where people can share photos and experiences, a community conversation piece, and an interactive survey on how COVID-19 has affected one's life. The project will culminate in an exhibit to be displayed at the museum.
The museum will offer early childhood programs virtually. Readers may experience Little Explorer and Me, STEM Story Time, and Preschool Picassos from the comfort of their own home. Additionally, virtual STEM boxes with a "Space and Women in STEM" theme are available to download.
The museum is also offering a free, downloadable COVID-19 Readiness Pack. Information about COVID-19 preparedness is available online, including how to keep safe, proper handwashing techniques, recipes for making hand sanitizer using household products, how to manage anxiety related to COVID-19, how to speak to children about COVID-19, and where to go locally if help is needed.
For more information on these programs and other ways to participate in the museum community virtually, readers may visit http://www.northmuseum.org, search for "North Museum of Nature & Science" on Facebook or follow @northmuseum on Instagram.
To give input on how the museum could contribute to the community at the present time, readers may email info@northmuseum.org. Information on how museums have handled pandemics historically is available by visiting http://www.aam-us.org/category/future-of-museums/ and clicking on "Lessons from History: Museums and Pandemics."
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