Staying Safe

Your safety is our priority, and we will adhere to best practices that minimize exposure to the COVID-19 virus at all times.

At this time the following protocols are in place:

Some staff will be wearing protective equipment including masks or behind a plexi shield. We will conduct frequent disinfecting of heavy transit areas and high-touch surfaces.

Masks are not required, however masks are recommended indoors. We ask that you respect the distancing guidance and remain 6 feet apart from people who are not part of your group.

Please check the Vermont Department of Health COVID-19 guidelines (off-site link) for travel and prevention measures. These advisories are updated frequently — please be sure to read the most recent announcements.

Guest Expectations

In accordance with the safety measures set by the Governor, please respect these rules:

If you’re sick, stay home. Self-isolate if you have a fever or cough, or if you have been exposed to someone with COVID-19. Symptoms include: fever, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, sore throat, new loss of taste or smell. To ensure safety of staff and visitors, individuals exhibiting signs of respiratory illness may be refused entry.

Stay six feet away from everyone, except members of your family or group arriving together.

If you are not vaccinated, face coverings are recommended inside our galleries. Wear a mask to cover your nose and mouth. Masks are NOT required for infants and toddlers under the age of 2, anyone who has trouble breathing or becomes unconscious, and anyone who is unable to remove the mask without assistance. Masks are NOT required outside.

Restrooms are available for Fairbanks Museum guests only and access will be restricted to one family at a time.

Infants and toddlers (younger than 2 years old) should be in strollers or carried while indoors.

Water Fountains are not available.