There will be a new exhibit that presents historical records of both Royal Inland Hospital and the Tranquille Sanatorium at the Kamloops Museum and Archives when it reopens its doors next Tuesday, June 23, with regular operating hours.

Like other businesses, there will be protocols in place to keep people safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, including reduced occupancy limits, a change to the services at the archives, and changing programs.

“In its initial phase of reopening, the KMA will allow a maximum of 15 visitors at any one time to enable adequate physical distancing,” said museum curator Matt Macintosh. “While reservations will not be accepted, visitors may call in advance for information to reduce the possibly of wait times at the door.”

Due to the pandemic, all hands-on interactive elements have been removed from the Children’s Museum and replaced with a scavenger hunt.

“Visitors should also expect modifications to, reductions in, or cancellations of KMA programs,” he added. “Hands-on group activities are not permitted under current COVID-19 safety guidelines. Where possible, programs will be adapted or will migrate to digital formats with appropriate changes to cost.”

As for the archives, people will have to make all research inquiries in advance, with access to research materials available by appointment only.

“Limits to advance reservations and access to research materials will be subject to the Archivist’s discretion,” Macintosh added. “Research appointments will not exceed 45 minutes in duration and will be limited to one researcher or a family group of no more than two individuals.

You’ll find more information online here.