Today we are facing a new challenge. Museums were severely affected by the COVID-19 outbreak due to the containment measures implemented by local authorities. Having in mind the reopening, in a date not yet determined, we leave some recommendations to adopt by the museums that will reopen and the ones who remain open, in order to minimize the spread of COVID-19.
Occupation of space
Maintain the safety distance and restricted access to enclosed spaces according to local authorities’ guidelines
Reorganise the visitors’ movement inside the museum to avoid queues and people agglomeration
Choose a pre-registration system to limit the number of visitors that can be inside the museum at once: visitors should be able to register visiting time slot in advanced
Use floor signs to ensure that your visitors maintain a safe physical distance during the visit to your museum
Review of cleaning standards
Regular cleaning of surfaces with disinfectants of proven effectiveness (entrance counter, turnstiles, handrails, handles, showcases, touch screens, vending machines, etc.)
Regular cleaning of spaces (bathrooms, amphitheatre, auditorium, shop, cafeteria, exhibition area, reserved areas, etc.)
Protection/Personal hygiene
Provide disinfectant products near the entrance for visitors and staff
Adopt solutions that favour non-manual equipment (automatic doors, taps with sensors, etc.)
Keep the doors open to avoid contact with handles
Reinforce recommendations on hand hygiene and respiratory etiquette by placing instructions/posters on the entrance, inside the building and bathrooms