Welcome Back!

The Wake Forest Historical Museum welcomes back visitors to the museum starting Tuesday, September 15, with free timed tickets and new safety procedures like required face masks and frequent cleaning. Visiting hours are Tuesday to Friday from 9:30 to 11:45 am and 1:00 to 4:30 pm, as well as Sunday from 2:00 to 5:00 pm. Water/Ways a Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibit will be on view through October 10.

Visitors must reserve a free timed ticket to view museum exhibits, and all visitors over the age of 2 will be required to wear a cloth mask that covers their nose and mouth. We encourage anyone who is sick or experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 to postpone their visit.

Visitors can reserve a free timed ticket below or at eventbrite.com. Visitors can also call the museum in advance to reserve a ticket. If available, visitors may also reserve tickets at the museum. Only ten visitors will be allowed to visit the museum exhibits at a time.

Health and Safety Measures

• Cloth masks are required for staff and visitors over the age of 2.
• Ten visitors will be allowed into the museum at a time and visitors will be required to reserve a free timed-entry ticket before viewing exhibits.
• Visitors are encouraged to maintain social distance with anyone outside their household while at the museum.
• Staff will frequently clean exhibit galleries, restrooms, and doors.
• Hand sanitizer will be available at museum entrances.
• A plexiglass shield will be installed at the front desk. 

Changes to Visitor Experience

• Only the museum lobby and main gallery will be open to the public. The Calvin Jones House will remain closed to visitors.
• The orientation film will not be played while the museum hosts Water/Ways from September 15 to October 10. However, visitors can view the film online before they visit.
• All lectures and special events will be held online. The museum will not allow indoor group meetings or events.

Reserve a Free Timed Ticket

Reserve a free timed ticket below or on eventbrite.com.