Meet Me (again) at MAG

Following the guidance from health partners, state, and national government officials, MAG will be reopening in Phase 4 to members on Saturday, June 27 with limited capacity and new safety measures and open to all on July 8, 2020. Museum hours will remain the same: Wednesday-Sunday 11 am-5 pm; Thursdays and select Fridays until 9 pm.

Art making in the Creative Workshop will continue in a new way including smaller class sizes, personal tools, and learning outside in MAG’s gardens. See below for some FAQ’s and answers.

THE STORE @ MAG and Brown Hound Downtown will open later in July.

COVID Precautions

Below you will find an outline of what you can expect during MAG’s reopening including new safety guidelines, spaces that will remain closed or have limited service, and more:

• physical distancing
• signage will be in place to reinforce physical distancing rules, including designated paths noted for guests throughout the art spaces
• number of guests allowed in the museum will be limited
• all people will wear masks at all times*
• increased cleaning and disinfecting protocols
• increased hand cleaning stations
• drinking fountains will be closed
• two persons to an elevator at a time
• timed tickets coming soon

Temporary exhibitions have been extended

The Path to Paradise: Judith Schaechter’s Stained-Glass Art
February 16–September 13, 2020

Ja’Tovia Gary: Giverny I (NÉGRESSE IMPÉRIALE)
December 20, 2019–August 16, 2020

Chitra Ganesh: Sultana’s Dream

FAQ’s

What will happen with my MAG membership?
Memberships current as of March 2020 have been extended to ensure that members have access to 12 full months of in-person membership benefits.
What will Creative Workshop Camps and Classes look like?
All spaces at MAG will operate at a 25% capacity rule in order to allow guests and staff to physical distance while at MAG. All will wear masks. We will rearrange classrooms to comply with physical distancing – tape off spaces for furniture (i.e. tables, chairs, stools, easels) six feet apart. We will hold classes outside whenever possible. In kids’ classes, increased focus on hand washing and use of hand sanitizer, and for all classes, one person at a time at sinks. Classrooms will be completely disenfected after every class.
Will Brown Hound Downtown be open?
Brown Hound will be back in the building in mid-July for take-out and boxed lunch.
Will we be able to play around with the awesome Judith Schaechter interactives?
During this time, the interactives will be closed.
What about Art Spot scavenger hunts and MAG Bags?
Scavenger hunts will be avaialable upon request at the Admission Desk and MAG Bags will be not be available for now.

Centennial Sculpture Park || always open – always free

* Masks Required when Visiting MAG

• In keeping with the New York State executive order stating face coverings must be worn in public, all visitors (over the age of 2) and staff are required to wear a face-covering while at MAG.
• The safety and good health of our guests and staff are very important to us.
• Guests should bring their own mask. Face shields do not fulfill the requirement.
• If guests are unable to wear a mask or do not want to wear a mask, they, unfortunately, will not be able to come into MAG. Please come back and visit us at another time.

If you cannot wear a mask, let us know how we can accommodate you:

• We can provide Museum resources or information via the web or curbside delivery.
• If there is interest in a particular work, we can email information or a link to the image. We can also arrange for contact from one of our curators.
• If you would like something from THE STORE @ MAG, the store staff can arrange a curbside delivery.
• If resources from the library are needed, we can arrange curbside delivery.
• Email maginfo@mag.rochester.edu with any requests or call 585-276-8900.

header photo: Frank Cost/RIT; interior: J.Adam Fenster/UofR