Providence Children's Museum to Closing Through April 3

Providence Children's Museum to Closing Through April 3

The Providence Children’s Museum (PCM) announced that it is closing through April 3 due to coronavirus.

“As a result of the Providence State of Emergency declaration and acting with an abundance of caution, the Providence Children’s Museum will close to the public at the close of business Friday, March 13 until Friday, April 3,” said Caroline Payson, executive director of the Museum.

As GoLocalProv reported, there are now 14 cases of coronavirus in Rhode Island.

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“PCM will continue to monitor the quickly evolving situation and will re-evaluate this decision regularly. We did not want to close, but we felt that we must act quickly in the best interests of our entire community. When it is prudent, we will enthusiastically welcome our community back to play, make, and learn,” Payson added.

The museum added that it will work to reschedule birthday parties, family gatherings and other events that were previously scheduled.

Payson concludes, “We are committed to the safety and wellness of our museum community and will keep you informed, as necessary, regarding this evolving situation.”