File photo of a group at Frank Slide, one of the sites set to reopen June 20. Note that social distancing regulations will be in place upon reopening (Government of Alberta)

By Justin Goulet

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Province announces reopening details of select historic sites

Jun 18, 2020 | 10:20 AM

EDMONTON, AB – The province has announced that more historic sites and museums are set to open later this month.

Following the successful reopening of the Royal Alberta Museum in Edmonton and the Royal Tyrrell Museum in Drumheller, the province stated that the following facilities will reopen on June 20:

· Frank Slide Interpretive Centre (Crowsnest Pass)

· Oil Sands Discovery Centre (Fort McMurray)

· Remington Carriage Museum (Cardston)

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· Reynolds-Alberta Museum (Wetaskiwin)

· Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village (Lamont County)

Additionally, the Provincial Archives of Alberta in Edmonton will reopen on June 23.

The province explained that since each site is unique, visitors are encouraged to take a look at each facility’s website before visiting, to review guidelines before their trip.

New procedures could include booking tickets and some closures of hands-on exhibits and smaller buildings at the facilities. All sites have new, reduced capacity limits and social distancing measures in place, as well as more access to hand sanitizer.

GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR VISITORS

The province laid out some general guidelines for guests, which can be seen below.

· Do not visit a historic site or museum if you are exhibiting symptoms related to COVID-19 or are feeling unwell.

· Continue to visit alberta.ca/COVID19 for the latest updates and guidelines regarding hand washing, physical distancing and good hygiene.

· Visitors are encouraged to wear non-medical masks when out in public places where keeping a distance of two metres is difficult.

· Make use of the hand sanitizer stations and hand washing facilities available at the sites.

· Be mindful of high-touch displays and avoid crowding around exhibits.

· Follow all posted directional or instructional signage.

SOME SITES TO REMAIN CLOSED

Certain sites across the province are unable to safely implement measures and procedures to adhere to public health guidelines. The following facilities will remain closed to the public until further notice.

· Father Lacombe Chapel (St. Albert)

· Fort George and Buckingham House (Elk Point)

· Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump (Fort Macleod)

· Historic Dunvegan (Fairview)

· Rutherford House (Edmonton)

· Stephansson House (Spruce View)

· Turner Valley Gas Plant (Turner Valley)

· Victoria Settlement (near the County of Smoky Lake)

(LethbridgeNewsNow)