To protect the health of our staff and guests, the ABEF will implement the following procedures for the duration of the tourism season:
Guest Expectations:
Use hand sanitizer before entering the building
Wear masks at all times including outside
Remain a distance of six feet from those not in your party
Do not touch surfaces unnecessarily
Guests who refuse to comply with these policies will be asked to leave; refunds will be determined at staff discretion
Gift Shop and Front Desk:
The building and raptor center will operate at half capacity, limiting guests to
A maximum occupancy of 75 in the museum and 100 in the raptor center
Parties no larger than 6 (larger parties will be asked to split up)- Guests who linger in one area will be gently asked to consider moving on so other guests can safely enjoy the exhibit
Electronic payments are preferred; if cash must be accepted, front desk staff will use hand sanitizer after the transaction
Lysol wipes are kept at the front desk and used anywhere guests touch
The cash register will be disinfected between staff shifts
The museum guide will only be available by QR code located in the museum
Guests will be verbally informed of our expectations (see above) when they check in
Hand sanitizer station located outside the front door
Guests may not touch merchandise; ask a staff person who will be handling merchandise and payments
Staff will handle items with gloves
Jewelry may not be tried on
Donation boxes will be marked with requests for electronic payments
Bathrooms:
Public restrooms will be available to guests at their own risk
Every hour, all surfaces are sprayed with Lysol and the door closed for ten minutes, after which any surfaces that are still wet are dried with a paper towel
This cleaning protocol is posted in the hallway
Signs in each bathroom reminding guests to wash their hands and help prevent the spread of COVID
In the Museum:
All touch exhibits will remain closed
Binoculars have been removed from mural exhibit
Helping Raptors exhibit is display only
Signs be placed on all cases and in high touch potential areas to prevent touching
Hand sanitizer station located at the water fountain
The water fountain is off limits and has a sign preventing use
Raptor Center:
Outside eagle aviary door will be propped open during the day
Hand sanitizer station located at the inside eagle door
Interns will use separate gloves, whistles, and markers
Staff Expectations:
Staff will perform regular cleaning and guest monitoring on the hour in a manner that is both public and reassuring
Staff will wear masks at all time when in public areas, including the raptor center
Staff will monitor guest behavior for adherence to protocol
Staff that has not been vaccinated will complete a daily health screening
This screening tool was adapted from the Haines Borough Public Library and SEARHC; any staff who show symptoms or answer yes to any of the questions on the screening will be asked to stay home
Staff that has not been vaccinated will work in a separate office
The facility will be thoroughly disinfected after closing