Arts & Entertainment

Montclair Art Museum Will Ask For Proof Of Vaccine Or COVID Test

The Montclair museum will also require masks for all visitors 2-years-old and up, regardless of vaccination status.

The Montclair Art Museum will be asking all visitors over 12 for proof of a COVID-19 vaccine or a negative PCR test when it reopens to the public on Sept. 12, administrators say.
The Montclair Art Museum will be asking all visitors over 12 for proof of a COVID-19 vaccine or a negative PCR test when it reopens to the public on Sept. 12, administrators say. (Google Maps)

MONTCLAIR, NJ — The Montclair Art Museum will be asking all visitors over 12 for proof of a COVID-19 vaccine or a negative PCR test when it reopens to the public, administrators announced Monday.

“We are excited to have visitors back in our galleries to enjoy our upcoming exhibitions, events and classes when the museum reopens on Sept. 12,” administrators wrote in an email.

Due to the recent recommendations about COVID-19 issued by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the Montclair Art Museum’s COVID policy has been adjusted as follows:

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  • All visitors age 12 and older must be vaccinated against COVID-19 or provide proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours of attendance
  • Proof of vaccination may include a CDC vaccination card (or photo) or a digital immunization app, such as Docket or Excelsior Pass
  • Face masks that fully cover the nose and mouth are required for all visitors age 2 and older, regardless of vaccination status, and must be worn for the duration of your visit
  • If you are experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19, please do not visit the museum or attend a class or program
  • Entry to the museum is by timed ticket or reservation only and capacity is limited
  • Please follow the instructions of visitor services and other museum staff

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