Health & Safety

New Health and Safety Precautions

Updated 3.22.22

In light of recent health updates and guidelines from local and state authorities, the Bowers Museum will lift all remaining mask requirements for visitors, including in the auditorium and on group tours, beginning April 1. Complimentary masks will continue to be available at the Museum Admissions Desk and visitors are welcome to wear them per their comfort level. Vaccination proof will continue to be required for all staff and volunteers only. Unvaccinated visitors are encouraged to mask, but proof of vaccination will not be required upon entry to the Museum.

Updated 2.16.22

Vaccinated visitors and staff are no longer required to wear masks while visiting the Bowers Museum. All unvaccinated visitors are required to wear masks. Plexi remains in place between visitors and admissions staff at high traffic areas. Tickets may be purchased onsite or online. Water fountains remain closed and social distancing is encouraged.

All group tours of 15 or more and all attendees to the Norma Keshaw Auditorium will continue to be required to wear masks, regardless of vaccination status. Complimentary masks will be provided through the admissions desk for any visitors who might need them. Vaccination status will continue to be checked at the entrance of the Auditorium through the end of February. (see update 1.19 for details)

Exemptions to masks requirements:

In alignment with the OC Health Department, the following individuals are exempt from wearing masks:

  • Persons younger than two years old. Very young children must not wear a mask because of the risk of suffocation.
  • Persons with a medical condition, mental health condition, or disability that prevents wearing a mask. This includes persons with a medical condition for whom wearing a mask could obstruct breathing or who are unconscious, incapacitated, or otherwise unable to remove a mask without assistance.
  • Persons who are hearing impaired, or communicating with a person who is hearing impaired, where the ability to see the mouth is essential for communication.

Update 1.19.22

In an attempt to protect staff, volunteers, and visitors against the spread of COVID-19, our updated policy for events at the Bowers will now require ticket holders to provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 to attend all indoor events through at least the end of February and until further notice. Other large scale events have been postponed or moved to virtual offerings as indicated by event listing at bowers.org/programs.

“Fully vaccinated” means the event you will attend is at least 14 days after your final vaccine dose. To enter the event, please bring a photo ID (for guests over 18 years old) and proof of vaccination, either your physical vaccination card, a picture of your vaccination card, or a digital vaccination record. Most California residents may request a digital vaccination record at myvaccinerecord.cdph.ca.gov

Any ticket holders (including those under age 12) without proof of being fully vaccinated can present a negative COVID-19 test (PCR taken within 72 hours or antigen taken within 6 hours) of the event. Along with their ticket, attendees will need to bring either documentation of a negative COVID-19 test result, emailed result, or picture of results showing a negative diagnosis as well as the date and their name. At-home tests will not be accepted.

Masks (over the mouth and nose) are required at all times for all ticket holders (ages 2 and up) regardless of vaccination status in all indoor spaces. Disposable 3-ply surgical masks, N95, KN95, or KF94 masks are recommended.

Ticket holders who do not comply with these policies will not be admitted. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Exemptions to masks requirements:

In alignment with the OC Health Department, the following individuals are exempt from wearing masks:

  • Persons younger than two years old. Very young children must not wear a mask because of the risk of suffocation.
  • Persons with a medical condition, mental health condition, or disability that prevents wearing a mask. This includes persons with a medical condition for whom wearing a mask could obstruct breathing or who are unconscious, incapacitated, or otherwise unable to remove a mask without assistance.
  • Persons who are hearing impaired, or communicating with a person who is hearing impaired, where the ability to see the mouth is essential for communication.

Updated 11.23.21

Exhibition capacity for All That Glitters: The Crown Jewels of the Walt Disney Archives has been reduced to minimize crowding in light of the ongoing pandemic. Advanced ticket reservations are strongly recommended. 

 

Bowers Memberships Extended Due to Closure

Updated 6.11.20

The Bowers Museum greatly values our Members, whose generosity has made so many thrilling world-class exhibitions and programs possible through the years.

Honoring our friendship, the Museum is happy to announce all current memberships will be extended equal to the length of our closure. This change will be automatically applied, no additional steps necessary. This also applies to all new memberships purchased during the closure.

Thank you for your continued support. In these trying times, the entire Bowers family is coming together in new ways that we know will inspire deeper connections in our community for years to come.

For those interested in becoming a member today, or in offering additional support to the Bowers during the closure, your overwhelming generosity is much appreciated. Please use the link below to join now or contact our team working from home at membership@bowers.org.

Wishing everyone good health and continued safety,

The Bowers Family

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