Marion Heritage Center & Museum is Reopening
New COVID-19 Office Hours: Wed. – Sat., 1:00 – 4:00 P.M. by appointment only. (Closed on Sunday, Monday & Tuesdays.)
The Marion Heritage Center will reopen June 17, 2020 for limited business hours, Wednesday through Saturday, 1-4 P.M. Admission will be by reservation only with groups limited to 10, and then only if the participants are in regular contact with each other already. Everyone must wear a mask, no exceptions. The staff will maintain a record of all visitors and visitors will supply their names, addresses and phone numbers should COVID-19 contact tracing be required later. The staff will maintain social distancing. Touched surfaces (e.g stair rails, door knobs, elevator buttons, bathroom fixtures) will be cleaned, as required, after every visit. All rules will be subject to change pursuant to CDC & IDPH guidelines and orders from Linn County public health authorities or the Governor. Call the Center at 319-447-6376 to make a reservation, at least 24 hours in advance. All reservations will be confirmed with a callback.
In preparation for reopening after the extended hiatus the Center has been thoroughly cleaned top to bottom, with no signs of pests or mold. The water pipes and hot water heater have been flushed to move out stagnant water. Mark Morgan, Foster’s Heating & Air Conditioning has inspected the HVAC system and made some changes and recommendations to maximize the intake of outside fresh air. All air filters have been changed. He is currently evaluating different options for adding enhanced (HEPA and/or UV air cleaning) to the system.
The Art by Your Friends & Neighbors exhibition will run through the month of July 2020. Remember, if you are in a high-risk group and still uncomfortable about going out, you can see a virtual Art by Your Friends & Neighbors exhibit on this website. You may still purchase pieces and vote for your favorite artist, too. We are grateful to Hills Bank & Trust Co. for their continuing support of the exhibit and funding for the People’s Choice awards. Admission is free again this year courtesy of the McIntyre Foundation of Cedar Rapids.
