We can't wait to welcome you into the historic house again, but we want to do it safely!
Moore-Lindsay House staff and board members have devised a phased reopening plan to coincide with the timing of the City of Norman's plan.  Any dates listed below are best-case goals and may change based upon the current health situation.

The following rules will remain in place through July 31:

• No one with known COVID-19 exposure or symptoms may enter.
• The museum's interactive room will remain closed.
• Touching of anything inside the museum, with the exception of the staircase handrails, is not allowed, as museum artifacts and components of the historic building cannot be safely sanitized without harm to the objects.
• Handrails, doorknobs, doorbell, and restroom will be cleaned after each visitor group.  Hand sanitizer will be available for visitor use.
• No in-person events will be held at the museum, including museum-sponsored events as well as building rentals and birthday parties.
• ​​The museum will not be taking volunteers at this time.

​Phase 1, May 29 - June 11

• The museum will be open by appointment only.  Call 405-321-0156 or email mlhhmuseum@gmail.com to make an appointment.
• All staff and visitors must wear a mask or other face covering.
• Staff and visitors will be subject to a touchless temperature check before entering.
• Appointments are for a guided tour of approximately 30-60 minutes.  Self-guided tours are not allowed at this time.
• Tour groups must consist of same-household members due to the inability to social distance inside the historic house.
• Group size is limited to 9 people.
• Members of vulnerable populations may request that they be the first visitors of the day.
• The gift shop will be open, but will only be accepting credit or debit card payments. 

Phase 2, June 12 - June 27

• The museum will be open to visitors on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.​
• Guided tours will begin at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm, with the 11am tour reserved for members of vulnerable populations.
• All staff and visitors must wear a mask or other face covering.
• Staff and visitors will be subject to a touchless temperature check before entering.
• No self-guided tours will be allowed, and visitors will only be admitted at tour times.  
• There will be a maximum of 9 visitors allowed in the museum at a time.
• The gift shop will be open, but will only be accepting credit or debit card payments. 

Phase 3, June 27 - July 31

• The museum will resume its full operating hours, Tuesday-Saturday, with the first hour reserved for members of vulnerable populations.
• Self-guided tours will be allowed.
• A maximum of 15 guests will be allowed in the museum at a time.
• Masks or facial coverings are recommended.
• The gift shop will accept cash payments.