Laguna Art Museum

Even as coronavirus cases surge across the country and in California, Orange County remains in the red tier (Tier 2), for now. That means museums are still open, which may come as a surprise to some.

Since mid-September, many Orange County museums have reopened their doors. But they must operate at 25% capacity and with some modifications, according to Gov. Gavin Newsom and the state’s “Blueprint for a Safer Economy.”

The Laguna Art Museum (LAM) reopened Sept. 10 and has made its facilities what appears and feels to be extremely safe. When a visitor enters, a staff member checks the visitor’s temperature at the door. Those who are visibly sick are not allowed to proceed. Visitors and staff are required to wear face masks. Social distancing of six feet is strongly recommended.

You may need to buy your tickets in advance, which you can do on the museum’s website. But if you buy your tickets at the museum, chances are you’ll be able to get in right away. It’s not like people are clamoring in droves to the museums these days, or anywhere for that matter.

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