Following pandemic closure, Ohio's National Veterans Memorial and Museum to reopen
The National Veterans Memorial and Museum announced Wednesday it will reopen for weekend hours on Saturday and then the plan would be to reopen regular hours Wednesdays through Sundays beginning in March.
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By HOLLY ZACHARIAH | The Columbus Dispatch | Published: February 3, 2021
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The museum will be open from
Officials say if all goes as planned, the museum will return to its regular hours for in-person visitors on Wednesdays through Sundays beginning in March. Visitors, including veterans (who can visit for free), are encouraged to reserve advance tickets online at the museum's website.
“Our building is equipped with a medical-grade air filtration system, and a dedicated staff ensuring social distancing along with rigorous disinfecting practices," said retired Army Lt. Gen.
The museum, on
Since then, it has been hosting a robust series of online programming, which includes a regular series called "
It will feature a conversation with former Tuskegee Airman and retired Lt. Col.
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