{"id":150569,"date":"2022-01-26T00:52:42","date_gmt":"2022-01-26T00:52:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/precoinnews.com\/?p=150569"},"modified":"2022-01-26T00:52:42","modified_gmt":"2022-01-26T00:52:42","slug":"childrens-museum-of-denver-temporarily-closed-by-anti-mask-anger-toward-staff","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/precoinnews.com\/world-news\/childrens-museum-of-denver-temporarily-closed-by-anti-mask-anger-toward-staff\/","title":{"rendered":"Children\u2019s Museum of Denver temporarily closed by anti-mask anger toward staff"},"content":{"rendered":"
The Children\u2019s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus is temporarily shutting down after some visitors who oppose the facility’s mask policy directed their anger at museum staff.<\/p>\n
The museum, at 2121 Children’s Museum Drive, will close its doors to the public from Wednesday through Feb. 4, according to a news release.<\/p>\n
“The Museum carefully follows public health guidelines, including mask wearing,” the release said. “We know the stress of the last two years has taken a toll on everyone in our community, but regrettably, some guests who object to the Museum\u2019s mask policy have been inappropriately directing their anger toward our staff.”<\/p>\n
For almost 50 years the museum “has been a community gathering place where families can share moments of wonder and joy,” the release said. “Our staff takes this mission seriously, and strives to help your family create memories in a safe and welcoming environment.”<\/p>\n
Lately, museum staff has been taking heat from members of the public over the mask policy.<\/p>\n
The temporary closure, announced Tuesday, is a way for the museum to “support our staff and bolster our policies with the hope of preventing this type of behavior in the future.”<\/p>\n
The museum said it appreciates and values guests who respect the mask policy and who cooperate with staff.<\/p>\n
“We are sorry that the unacceptable behavior of others means you cannot enjoy the Museum at this time,” the release said. All reservations for the closure period have been canceled.<\/p>\n
Questions and concerns from members can be emailed to Membership@cmdenver.org.<\/p>\n