While many Americans are temporarily returning to their museum and park routines, many cultural establishments and public spaces are slowly coming back to life on a limited/tight basis after months of hibernation to accommodate them, with precautions opposed to firmly established coronaviruses. Meanwhile, the gallery-focused giant interior museums continue to prepare for their eventual returns. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, for example, plans to reopen in late August, while the Getty Center in Los Angeles has not yet announced its slow reopening dates.
In many places, a network of small but positive reopenings has taken up position in recent weeks and/or is scheduled for mid-July to the end of July. With an eye on public landscapes, open-air museums and multifaceted art spaces with space to expand, here is a small pattern of places across the country that have reopened or expanded the public or are expected to allow visitors in the very near future. .
Chicago’s Riverwalk
Closed to the public in March, bustling Chicago Riverwalk reopened in June. It is open to visitors dressed in masks and social estrangement from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sellers and recreational opportunities are back in stages, so plan ahead. Elsewhere in Chicago, the 606 reopened pedestrian and bicycle traffic on June 22.
Crystal Bridges American Museum of Art and The Momentary – Bentonville, Arkansas
Crystal Bridges and her new art-focused brother, the Momentary, have reopened with limited capacity. Free and scheduled tickets (as well as limited access tickets) can be obtained from any of the institutions. Improved security measures have also been implemented, adding mandatory face mask attire and imposed social estrangement practices. Some areas/services will also remain closed, limited or changed as the time is a come and go between the two spaces, which remains suspended. Crystal Bridges’ extensive trails and grounds also remain open to the socially remote public.
Glenstone – Potomac, Maryland
Glenstone, a personal museum of fresh art outside Washington, D.C., is recently open to the public from Thursday to Sunday. (Pre-free tickets are made in three-month increments on the first day of each month). Ticket consumers must meet a set timetable to avoid crowds while the museum operates at a reduced capacity. Masks and social estrangement are needed. On July 23, the museum’s inner pavilions will reopen with more security measures.
Governors Island – New York
Governors Island, an extensive and relaxed 172-acre retreat in the middle of New York Harbor with a rear half designed west of 8, as well as a national memorial site run by the National Park Service in its northern part, reopened for an abbreviation on July 15. Public indoor programming remains postponed while visits and historical sites are canceled/closed until further notice. Permits for outdoor occasions and sports fields are also cancelled until at least July 31. There will be no other amenities and activities available, so plan ahead for passive recreation of varieties, such as long oceanfront walks. Ferries to the island will also operate on a tight schedule, only by reservation, to restrict the number of visitors to the island at once. The Brooklyn ferry service also moved from Pier 6 to the Atlantic Basin at Red Hook.
Sculpture Patterns – Hamilton, New Jersey
Grounds for Sculpture of New Jersey, a 42-acre sculpture park, arboretum and museum near Trenton, reopens its doors to members through a reserve formula scheduled on July 16 for “solitary recreation.” (Those who wish to make a stop to purchase subscriptions are encouraged.) Wearing a mask is mandatory when the social distance is not imaginable and the buildings/interior spaces will remain closed outdoors in the public restrooms. Water fountains and food service are also not available, although Rat’s exclusive dining spot is open for al fresco dining only upon reservation.
The High Line – New York City
For New Yorkers interested in realizing The High Line without the overwhelming weight of tourists, now is the time. The park opens on July 16 with a new limited hours (noon to 8 p.m.) and a scheduled access reservation system. The only access point to the High Line, for now, is Gansevoort Street. Visitors who succeed in obtaining a batch access pass should wear a face mask and comply with social distance protocols.
The Huntington – San Marino, California
While the library and art museum remain closed until they realize that California reinforces its reaction to coronavirus, the famous Huntington Botanical Garden is now open to visitors. Members and non-members must purchase/book tickets in advance to enter. A lot of hand disinfection stations will be a new appliance on the ground, and the face mask and social distance will be strictly applied. Visitors and staff must also pass and pass a symptom test and temperature control before entering 120-acre horticultural wonderland east of Los Angeles.
Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art – North Adams, Massachusetts
After a long COVID-19-induced sleep, Mass MoCA reopened visitors in front of anticipated and scheduled tickets on July 11. In addition to the hand sanitizer that is held as a “general supply”, the vast frontal domain of the museum has been moved to the outside and a social distance between the parties is requested. The windows and doors will also be open as much as possible to improve the circulation of indoor air. All visits have been suspended until more are held and all live shows/events will be held outdoors.
St.Pete Pier – St. Petersburg, Florida
Offering much more than a very long pier with an expensive place to eat seafood and a gift shop at the end, the renovation of the city’s municipal pier for years in St. Petersburg, now the centerpiece of public art, a recreational and entertainment district through The 26-hectare water court is open to the public after being behind the coronavirus. (The pier and the community opened silently last week at reduced capacity.) It is strongly recommended to wear mask and social distance in and around the pier; In areas, adding places to eat internal, where social distance is difficult, masks/face covers are needed. All St. Pete Pier services and businesses will continue to comply with CDC rules and adhere to all municipal, state, and county ordinances during the pandemic.
Storm King Art Center – New Windsor, Nueva York
Located just north of New York, at the foot of the Hudson Highlands, Storm King, a 500-acre open-air museum with a giant collection of fresh outdoor sculptures, will reopen on July 15 with a first-come, first-served preview. . ticketing formula instead. The interiors/galleries remain closed for the time being; Motorcycle rental, catering and tram are also suspended. And there’s plenty of room to stretch, face masks are needed when six-foot social distance criteria are not possible.
Added 19/07/20:
Clark Art Institute – Williamstown, Massachusetts
Although it has recently reopened its interior galleries for visitors with a complex ticketing formula and safety precautions, the Clark Art Institute remains one of New England’s most productive art destinations to expand and enjoy the wonderful outdoors, very productive for those in a relaxed way. Within. In fact, the institute’s 140 acres of forest, designed through Reed Hilderbrand, remained open during the pandemic 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for those seeking scenic and socially remote walks, and welcomed a record number of visitors during those weeks. The museum’s first open-air exhibition, titled Sun/Work, will feature site-specific facilities through Kelly Akashi, Nairy Baghramian, Jennie C. Jones, Eva LeWitt, Analia Saban and Haegue Yang, scheduled to open in early September. Some of the works in the exhibition are in a visible position, and others will be installed on a continuous basis throughout the summer.
Farnsworth House – Plano, Illinois
After a difficult few months, adding floods and closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Farnsworth House reopened its doors to stop earlier this month. Located along the Fox River, the vast property of the property is available for the first time for those who are simply hunting for a picnic, walking and participating in socially remote contemplation. This new option also offers surprising external perspectives of Mies van der Rohe’s mid-century masterpiece. (Advanced ticketing is required, even if you only make a stop on the grounds and their trails, to access the controlled site through the National Trust for Historic Preservation). The space itself is also open for a one-year must-see exhibition titled “Reconsidered Edith Farnsworth” which, along with other things, presents a series of sub-exhibitions, adding transient reconstruction and time from the internal historical glass space.
This article was originally published in the architect’s journal.
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