LANSING, Mich. — Impression 5 Science Center is excited to announce plans to reopen to the public beginning Thursday, September 24th.
“We are thrilled to reopen to our members and the public,” said Director of Innovation and Learning Micaela Balzer. “We have deeply missed interacting with guests at the science center and have been looking forward to the opportunity to serve our community in person. Our abrupt closure in March to mitigate the spread of coronavirus was difficult for so many families in our community, as well as our staff. As we reopen, we look forward to the opportunity to provide a safe, social distanced environment to explore hands-on science.”
Impression 5 has always been committed to the safety of guests and staff, and as the science center plans to reopen, it has rigorously implemented enhanced disinfecting measures following guidance from the CDC and State of Michigan museum recommendations.
In order to ensure social distancing, as well as to maintain a limited capacity throughout the day, all families must reserve a unique entry time to visit at impression5.org/ticketing [impression5.org]. Only one time slot is required per family, which may include up to 10 people. Reservations are now available from Thursday–Sunday of each week during the months of September and October.
Prior to visiting, Impression 5 is asking guests to monitor their households for any symptoms. Guests are asked to undergo a health screen upon arrival, wear a mask for the duration of their visit, practice social distancing, and be symptom-free at the time of visiting.
“The Impression 5 Team is humbled and inspired by the overwhelming support we have received from the greater Lansing community,” said Erik D. Larson, Executive Director. “Your words of encouragement have given us strength to innovate and adapt. Your financial contributions are helping us survive as a non-profit, mission-driven science center. Your patience and understanding will keep us moving forward in uncharted waters.”
Impression 5 Science Center is a hands-on space for students and families to play, create, and challenge their understanding of science. Located in downtown Lansing, the science center serves over 3,500 member families and up to 170,000 visitors each year. While Impression 5 was closed to the public, its team continued to provide virtual opportunities for our community to engage in hands-on science. Visit impression5.org [impression5.org] to learn more.
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