It will definitely be a new visitor experience at the Fort Dauphin Museum when it opens in July.
That's what we're hearing from the museum's Executive Director and Curator, Theresa Deyholos.
“It’s certainly going to be a little bit different for our visitors. So when a visitor wants to come and visit our museum, we ask them to call give us a call first to schedule a date and time.”
The museum is following guidelines set by the province, public health, and the Association of Manitoba Museums.
Theresa explains the whole idea is to make sure the staff and visitors are protected at all times. Staff will wear masks and gloves, and the museum will be cleaned before and after visitors come in. All tours will be guided by a curator.
The museum will open July 2nd, and operate Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — by appointment only.
Appointments can be made by calling the museum at 204-638-6630.
Deyholos is excited to welcome visitors and continue sharing the history and stories about our heritage and the community we all live in. She says the closure has been a challenge.
“It’s been a tough go — we’re trying to do the best we can with what we have. All of our fundraising activities have been cancelled, and for a small non-profit organization — that’s big. That we’re not able to provide those community events that everyone looks forward to."
For more information, visit the Fort Dauphin Museum website.
