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Akron Art Museum Reopens After November Closure

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After a tough year that has included COVID-19 pandemic-induced financial difficulties and low attendance, as well as a change in leadership, the Akron Art Museum reopened Thursday with the hope that visitors will start to return.

The reopened Thursday after being closed since November because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Interim Director Jon Fiume says he is concerned about low attendance at the museum but is looking forward to welcoming visitors once again.

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Fiume on reopening during the pandemic

鈥淲e鈥檙e just really excited to be reopening, and the community鈥檚 certainly supportive. And it鈥檚 just gonna be a good time, so we鈥檙e really hoping people have real positive experiences and will continue to visit,鈥 he said.

Fiume says the museum is encouraging social distancing with signs and a one-way flow of patrons through the galleries. He recommends online for specific time slots, although he says they will welcome walk-ins. Tickets are free to the public.

Abigail Bottar covers Akron, Canton, Kent and the surrounding areas for 91福利.