53 Nantwich Museum reopens to the public
After almost six months in hibernation, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Nantwich Museum will reopen to the public from 10.30am on Friday 18th September.
It will be open on Saturday 19th September and thereafter on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays with a view to returning to full opening hours as soon as possible.
Visitors must book their visit in advance by calling the museum on 01270 627 104 when they will also be advised of any speciÞc requirements.
There is still an opportunity to visit the temporary exhibition in the Millennium Gallery entitled “Personal Voices” by the Breakaway Textile Group. This will remain in place until the end of the year.
Despite the closure, museum staff have been working from home and, more recently, at the museum itself.
They’ve used the opportunity to undertake several housekeeping tasks which are difficult under normal circumstances.
Planning for the reopening has also been a major task in itself - with the top priority being the protection of staff, volunteers and visitors.
Museum manager Kate Dobson commented: “I am extremely grateful to all those volunteers who have been only too keen to enable the museum to reopen as soon as possible despite what will inevitably be challenging conditions.”
She reassured visitors that everything would be done to make their visit as enjoyable as possible.
The museum has also been seeking the funding required to Þnance additional requirements.
The museum has acknowledged the continued support of Cheshire East Council and Nantwich Town Council while other income streams have all been curtailed for several months.
It costs around £1,200 per week to run the museum, which is a registered charity.
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