Open Museums and galleries when DIY and gardening centers are to open.

Rejected 10 signatures

What the petition asks

Social distancing is critical for protecting the NHS.

But when the country takes first steps towards normality let's open museums and galleries who have ample practice at social distancing visitors from exhibits to find education, reflection, and inspiration beyond the daily one-hour walk.

Everyone knows not to touch artworks. Without the usual number of tourists, crowds won't be a problem. Online ticketing systems have been successfully orchestrating timed entries before the crisis, carefully controlling visitor numbers further.

While schools are closed, museums and galleries are a much-needed addition to parental home-schooling efforts.

Wearing facemasks inside could be obligatory. If many are opened people can walk or cycle to visit, rather than using public transport.

Why it was rejected

The UK Government or Parliament was already taking the action it asked for.

Since you started your petition, the Government has announced museums and galleries will be able to reopen from 4 July.

You can read more about this here: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-guidance-for-reopening-of-museums-galleries-and-the-heritage-sector

You can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:

www.gov.uk/coronavirus

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/

The Government has also created an online service to help you out what you can do if you’re struggling because of coronavirus: https://www.gov.uk/find-coronavirus-support

You can read NHS tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus here: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips

Timeline

20 Apr 2020	Petition opened for signatures
29 Jun 2020	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 10

Status Rejected

Rejected 29 Jun 2020

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