Arms Family Museum reopens to public

The Mahoning Valley Historical Society reopened the Arms Family Museum in early August. It was the second phase of MVHS’ “Open With Care” plan for visitors to return to the historical society’s facilities.

“We have gained the experience and perspective with our plan since reopening our downtown Tyler site for a few weeks. This has further allowed us to refine our admission procedures with the reopening of the Wick Avenue site,” said Jessica Trickett, MVHS collections manager.

Masks are required for all staff and visitors, except those who have medical conditions that exempt them. If a guest does not have a mask when they arrive, MVHS will provide one. Social distancing of six feet apart will be monitored for all guests from different groups. Anyone demonstrating symptoms of the coronavirus should not visit.

MVHS will continue to limit public visitation to three days per week. The museum will be open from noon to 4 p.m., Friday through Sunday.

Details for Arms Family Museum and the Business & Media Archives and opening dates include:

■ Arms Family Museum (guided tours on first and second floors; gift shop; barrier-free rest room; full elevator and staircase access). Guests no longer need to pre-register, but are encouraged to call the main line at 330-743-2589, where they can speak to a staff member to confirm availability for tours on that day. MVHS is still required to limit occupancy throughout the museum, so calling ahead is recommended. If walk-up guests cannot be accommodated when they arrive, they will be asked to delay the start of their tour or return at another time.

■ The Business & Media Archives, as well as the MVHS administrative offices, located behind Arms Family Museum, is open by appointment only. Anyone interested in setting up a visit with Business & Media Archives Staff can call Connie Jones at 330-743-2589, ext. 105.

■ Tyler History Center will accept walkup visitors without pre-registration. Due to adjusted capacity limits within the building, MVHS recommends that guests call 330-743-2589 to ensure available entry into the building.

Half-price admission fees now apply to both Tyler and Arms. MVHS is not accepting admissions to cover both facilities, allowing guests to choose which MVHS site they would like to visit and not have to plan a longer period of time during one day to see both.

Admission prices are: adults, $3.50; seniors (60 and older) and college students (with I.D.), $3; children (3-18), $2.50; children (under 3), free; MVHS members, active military, and veterans (with I.D.), free.

All safety precautions and policies are listed on the MVHS web site.