Hunter Museum’s Reopening Guide

Required Safety Measures

MASKS – all museum staff and visitors over the age of 5 are required to wear masks that cover their nose and mouth

PHYSICAL DISTANCING – required throughout the museum, including limiting capacity in certain galleries, museum elevators, and in the museum store

SANITIZATION – hand sanitizer stations are available throughout the museum and all frequently touched surfaces will be cleaned with increased frequency

NO-TOUCH – we are offering a hands-free experience where possible

All of our maps and exhibition guides are available online. You can access these materials at HunterMuseum.org/mobile. The Hunter Museum provides free wifi access; no password needed.

Some updates about museum spaces

Galleries

The Special Exhibitions gallery will be limited to 20 guests at a time, and other individual galleries may also have recommended capacity limits. Please note museum signage for capacity limits in smaller gallery spaces.

Elevators

Please limit use of elevators to one guest or guest group at a time. Physical distancing is mandatory. Guests or guest groups are encouraged to stay together and separate from other guests by at least 6 feet.

Water Fountains

In accordance with current Tennessee and CDC guidelines, as well as current recommendations from local health providers, the public drinking fountains will be closed. You are welcome to bring your own water bottle, but we asks that it is stored in our complementary coatroom while you view the galleries. Cold bottled water is available for purchase in the Museum Store and can be enjoyed on the museum terrace.

Museum Store

We are excited to welcome back customers into our unique gift shop. There will be a limit of 4 people or one guest group allowed in the store at a time to effectively and easily maintain physical distancing. A museum staff member will be ready to help you and your family find your perfect museum memento to bring home. Our store has updated hours and admission is not required so if you don’t have time to visit today, you are welcome back anytime.

Coatroom

Free lockers and coat-check will be open. To encourage physical distancing, only one guest or guest group will be allowed into the coatroom at a time. Wheelchairs, strollers, and portable gallery stools will be available for guests upon request and sanitized before and after each use.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND FAQS, PLEASE VISIT KNOW BEFORE YOU GO.

For now, all of our educational events or programs are online

Just as you’ve enjoyed in the past few months, virtual programs will continue to be offered through the Hunter Museum Facebook and Virtual Hunter. Visitors who are unable to visit in person can continue to enjoy Hunter Museum of American Art online. We look forward to welcoming you back to the museum soon.

Current and Upcoming Exhibitions