Nuneaton Museum and Art Gallery to re-open next week

Those wanting to visit from Wednesday 5th August will need to book in advance.

Nuneaton Museum and Art Gallery in the grounds of Riversley Park is welcoming visitors back from Wednesday 5th August with some changes in place.

Visitors will need to book in advance and hourly slots will be available at 10.30am, 11.30am, 1.30pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.

The museum will be closed on Thursdays and Sundays.

Tickets will be free but will be restricted to reduce queuing and to allow social distancing within the museum.

There will be a one-way system and their team will be on hand to provide advice to visitors and answer any questions they may have.  Hand sanitiser will be provided at the entrance and exit for visitors.

There will be no access to the tearoom from the museum.  Visitors will be able to access the tearoom by its side entrance and for takeaway only.

Booking is available at www.nuneatonmuseum.eventbrite.co.uk

Councillor Ian Lloyd, Portfolio Holder for Leisure and Culture said: “I’m so glad that we are able to re-open the Museum & Art Gallery. Thank you to all of those who responded to the survey it has really helped to finalise our plans to keep visitors and the museum team safe. We have some great exhibitions to mark the re-opening and I hope people will enjoy their return to the museum"