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Georgia Aquarium, High Museum and more reopen with social distancing
By Collin Kelley
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The city’s tourist and cultural attractions are reopening with social distancing protocols in
place as the COVID-19 outbreak continues.
Here’s a look at what was open – or had made a reopening announcement – at press time. Be sure to check the website and social media of the local attraction you want to visit for updated hours of operation, safety measures, and more. College Football Hall of Fame The museum opened for visitors
in July after it had closed due to COVID-19 and was damaged during recent protests. Visit cfbhall.com for more details.
◄ The High
Museum of Art
Officials at the Midtown museum planned to reopen to the general public on July 18. The High will be following local, regional, and federal recommendations for reopening, according to a media announcement. The museum said face coverings would be required and masks will be available for purchase. For updates on the High’s reopening procedures and online ticketing, visit high.org.
Georgia Aquarium ► The Downtown attraction reopened to the public in midJune after shutting its doors for two months due to the pandemic. Tickets must be reserved online at georgiaaquarium.org. Entry will be scheduled in 30-minute timeslots and admission is valid only during that time. Only be a limited number of guests are allowed at any one time in order to maintain social distancing. All visitors must consent to a contactless temperature scan prior to entering the building. All guests older than 3 are required to wear masks, which will also be available upon entry. Visitors will be assigned an entrance area during ticket purchase. The main entrance to the aquarium will be closed and visitors will be assigned a designated alternate entrance to use. For more: georgiaaquarium.org.
Fernbank Museum
The Druid Hills science museum has reopened after being closed for more than two months due to COVID-19. Most museum exhibits are open, with some hands-on exhibits, outdoor children’s exhibits and interactives temporarily unavailable. Fernbank is encouraging visitors to explore the 75-acres of outdoor experiences in WildWoods and Fernbank Forest, which features nature trails, a treelined canopy walk, a creek-lined pollinator sanctuary, and a variety of trees, native plants and blooming wildflowers. Tickets must be purchased online and in advance. Entry to the museum will be timed and visitors aged 2 and older are asked to wear masks. , Capacity limits will be in place to support physical distancing. All transactions at the museum will be cashless, so be sure to bring a credit or debit card. For more: fernbankmusuem.org.
Zoo Atlanta
The Grant Park zoo reopened
in mid-May with a new timed ticketing system to control capacity and limit the number of guests inside at any given time. Tickets may only be purchased online at zooatlanta.org.
Atlanta Botanical Garden
The Midtown beauty spot reopened in late May after being closed for two months due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The garden is open Tuesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., according to the garden’s website. Tickets must be reserved online and will provide for timed entry, with a limited number of visitors admitted every 15 minutes. Entry is not guaranteed to visitors who walk up to the ticket counter to reserve and purchase tickets. For more: atlantabg.org
Atlanta History Center
The history museum and its 33-acre campus on West Paces Road in Buckhead has reopened, according to the center’s website. The history center’s Midtown campus remained closed in mid-July, the website said. The center says it is following CDC public health guidelines. Entry to
the center, which is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays, requires a timed ticket. Visitors must reserve tickets in advance at atlantahistorycenter. com. ◄ Skyview Atlanta Downtown’s giant Ferris wheel is open for rides daily from noon to 10 p.m. (11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays). Tickets and social distancing guidelines are available at skyviewatlant.com.
Six Flags Over Georgia
The amusement park has reopened, but reservations are required to facilitate social distancing and attendance flow. The park is limiting the number of guests and staggering arrival times to maintain distance. For details, visit sixflags.com.
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