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We close for about a week every year, usually right after Labor Day, in
order to do all the things you mention. In spite of notifying our members,
putting it on the first page of our website, sending out press releases, and
putting notices at our main entrance well in advance, we still end up
disappointing visitors who show up when we are closed. We usually give them
free passes to come back after we re-open.
Douglas Heuser
Executive Director
SEE Science Center
200 Bedford Street
Manchester, NH 03101
(603)669-0400
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Subject: Temporary Closing Dates
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We are considering temporarily closing our Science Center for 1-2 weeks
during a slow month this fall, in order to deep clean, install some
modest new exhibits, renovate/inspect current exhibits, and other small
item projects. We have never closed for any period longer than 1 day in
the 10 years we have been open.
I know many museums and science centers close for extended periods for
major renovations, but what about general yearly maintenance? I am
aware some centers close for 1 or 2 weeks for such maintenance. What is
the practice for everybody on this listserve when it comes to closing
for such small project maintenance and repairs of your center? Is it
yearly? Is it every 2 years, or 5 years? Is it for 1 week, 2 weeks, or
more?
Any and all input is greatly appreciated, as always. Thanks for your
expertise and wisdom.
--Jeff--
Jeff Rosenblatt
Director of Science City
Union Station
ph: 816-460-2218
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