Museum of Cannock Chase set to reopen
The popular Museum of Cannock Chase will reopen its doors next week for the first time since lockdown.
The reopening on Thursday, August 27, will include The Toy Gallery, Domestic Galleries and Mining Gallery, with some interactive features remaining closed for now.
The coffee shop will be operating outdoors and new measures have been put in place in order to provide adequate social distancing to keep both staff and visitors safe.
Signage will be placed on the site to guide people around a new one-way system along with hand sanitiser stations and regular cleaning across the museum.
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Chris Derbyshire, deputy managing director at Inspiring Healthy Lifestyles, which owns the museum, said: “We are delighted to be able to open the doors of the museum again. We know the value the museum has in the community and thank our visitors for their patience while we ensured all safety measures were in place.”
Councillor Christine Mitchell of Cannock Chase District Council added: "Museum of Cannock Chase not only serves its place in telling the story of the industrial and military history of Cannock Chase, it celebrates local citizens and champions its beautiful natural surroundings and provides a hub of community activity.
"I am excited to see people welcomed back to the museum and ask that people follow the measures that have put in place to ensure the safety of staff and visitors."
Admission will remain free and activity packs will be available for purchase. There will be new opening times of 11am-4pm Thursday to Saturday, with last admission at 3.30pm. This will be reviewed in the coming weeks.
Booking is not necessary, with the exception of large groups, but there may be a short wait to enter at building at busier times.
Face coverings must be be worn inside the museum building, except for those who are exempt and children under the age of 11.
Find out more information on opening, guidance and more at museumofcannockchase.org
