The Canadian Museum of History (CHM) in Gatineau announces that it will be closed to visitors and all other groups until further notice. All on-site events and programs have also been cancelled.
This closure is in response to the latest public health directives from the Government of Quebec, which has declared that Gatineau is in the “red zone,” as well as from local public health authorities.
So far on the Ontario side of the Ottawa River similar facilities remain open, including the Canadian War Museum which is administered in conjunction with the CMH.
At Tuesday's Ottawa Public Library Board meeting the CEO stated that there was no evidence of COVID transmission within its branches. Trustees expressed concern that despite that success the Ontario government might require library closures.
Library and Archives Canada facilities at 395 Wellington remain closed with no explanation as to why when other branches of LAC, and similar GLAM facilities in Ottawa, have reopened.
Meanwhile, other organizations are more communicative, this tweet from The (UK) National Archives for example.
Two months on from our reopening, we know that some of you are frustrated at not being able to book a visit to our reading rooms, and we share your frustration - we’re so disappointed not to be able to help more of you with your research.
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