Covid-19 Information

During the COVID-19 pandemic, keeping visitors to our museum and archives safe and healthy is our highest priority.

Safety Measures

Museum Covid Policies

  • If you are coughing, sneezing, have a fever or feel unwell, please stay home and visit us when you are feeling better. If you have already purchased tickets, we are happy to issue you a refund.

  • All staff and volunteers have been vaccinated.

  • Masks must be worn at all times by all visitors ages two and older. The following do not meet our requirement for a face mask and are not permitted in its place: face shields, gaiters, bandanas, scarves, ski masks, balaclavas or masks with an exhalation valve.

  • Please follow social-distancing guidelines and signage, maintaining a six-foot distance from others in the galleries.

  • Hand-sanitizer dispenser stations are readily available for patron use.

  • We are unable to store personal belongings, so we suggest keeping those to a minimum.

  • No food or drinks are permitted in the museum.

  • High-touch, interactive components to exhibits are currently not available. Some of this content can be viewed online.

  • Please remember to keep moving through the galleries and avoid gathering or lingering in one area — transmission risks (including asymptomatic transmission) increase with prolonged exposure within an enclosed space.

  • Visitors may temporarily remove their masks while eating and drinking.

  • Speakers at special events at the museum may temporarily remove their masks while addressing audiences

Archives COVID Policies

  • If you are coughing, sneezing, have a fever or feel unwell, please stay home and visit us when you are feeling better. Contact the staff and let us know so that we may reschedule your appointment.

  • Access is by appointment only.

  • All staff and volunteers have been vaccinated.

  • Masks must be worn at all times by all visitors ages two and older. The following do not meet our requirement for a face mask and are not permitted in its place: face shields, gaiters, bandanas, scarves, ski masks, balaclavas or masks with an exhalation valve.

Vaccinations

As of June 1, 2023, visitors to the museum and archives reading room are strongly encouraged to be vaccinated, but proof of vaccination is no longer required.

Anyone not following the society’s COVID-19 policies will be asked to leave the premises immediately. Our staff, visitor and volunteers’ continued health and safety are our utmost concern.

Legal Disclaimer: COVID-19 warning: We have taken enhanced health and safety measures—for you, our other guests, and our staff. You must follow all posted instructions while visiting the museum and archives. An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. By visiting the GLBT Historical Society Museum or the archives, you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19. Please help keep each other healthy.

Banner photograph: Volunteers Fred Baumer and Greg Starr at the museum; photo courtesy of same.