Question 1

What are the Museum’s new hours?

Accepted Answer

The Museum is open to the public Wednesday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Museum is closed on major holidays and when the University is closed.

Question 2

Must visitors and Museum staff wear face masks?

Accepted Answer

As of Monday, August 9, all visitors to the Art Museum and staff &#8211; vaccinated and unvaccinated &#8211; will be required to wear a face mask while inside the building.

Question 3

How is the Museum managing adherence to CDC guidelines?

Accepted Answer

The Museum adheres to University policy which follows CDC and State of Connecticut guidelines.

Question 4

Can I check personal items? What items may I bring into the Museum?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, no coat check/bag check is currently available at the Museum. Please be prepared to wear your coat and leave backpacks, large handbags, and totes (larger than 11 x 14 inches) at home or in your car. The Museum does not allow food or drink (including water bottles) in its galleries. You may bring your laptop, tablet, or cellphone and may use a pencil (but not a pen) for note-taking.

Question 5

If I am not feeling well on the day of my visit, what should I do?

Accepted Answer

For your safety and that of others, please stay home.

Question 6

Signs at the entries to USJ’s campus prohibit entry by the general public.  Am I allowed to come to campus and park my car?

Accepted Answer

Museum visitors are welcome to park and visit the Art Museum. Visitors may park in lot J or in the small parking lot behind Bruyette Athenaeum.

Question 7

Where do I enter the Museum?

Accepted Answer

You will enter the Museum’s building (Bruyette Athenaeum) through the main entrance. Visitors enter and leave the Museum through the doors in the Bruyette lobby.

Question 8

Timed tickets are for one-hour visits. What if I want to stay longer?

Accepted Answer

Tickets are assigned in one-hour blocks but you may stay longer if you wish.

Question 9

Can I make a group reservation?

Accepted Answer

If a your group has 10 or more people, please contact Rochelle Oakley at roakley@usj.edu or 860.21.5743 to scheduling a visit.

Question 10

How can I arrange to bring a class to the Museum?

Accepted Answer

To schedule a class visit, please contact Ann Sievers at asievers@usj.edu (860.231.5367) or Rochelle Oakley at roakley@usj.edu (860.21.5743).

Question 11

I still have questions. How can I obtain more information?

Accepted Answer

You can contact the Museum by email at artmuseum@usj.edu or by phone at 860.231.5399.

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