CIMAM issues COVID-19 reopening guidelines for museums
CIMAM, the International Committee for Museums and Collections of Modern Art, has released new guidelines for museums that are starting to reopen due to COVID-19. These recommendations draw on practices from places like the National Gallery Singapore, M+, and Mori Art Museum. They suggest that temperature checks should be done for everyone entering, that programs for vulnerable populations should be canceled, and that events with over 100 people should be put on hold. As restrictions ease in Europe and Asia, many museums are reopening or preparing to do so. CIMAM, part of ICOM, is dedicated to sharing insights as museums adapt to this ongoing health situation.
Key facts
- CIMAM issued guidelines for museums reopening during COVID-19.
- Guidelines based on examples from National Gallery Singapore, M+, and Mori Art Museum.
- Recommendations include temperature screening and suspending large events.
- Institutions in Europe and Asia have reopened or plan to reopen.
- CIMAM is affiliated with ICOM.
- CIMAM will continue sharing museum experiences during the pandemic.
Entities
Institutions
- International Committee for Museums and Collections of Modern Art
- CIMAM
- National Gallery Singapore
- M+
- Mori Art Museum
- ICOM
Locations
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Tokyo
- Japan
- Europe
- Asia