DENVER — The Children's Museum of Denver is closed until Feb. 4 due to angry outbursts by people who refuse to wear masks.
In a statement on Tuesday, the museum said the closure, which started Wednesday, is to "support our staff and bolster our policies with the hope of preventing this type of behavior in the future."
According to the museum, people have taken their anger about mask rules out on staff members.
"To our members and guests who respect our mask policy and cooperate with our staff, thank you," the statement said. "We are sorry that the unacceptable behavior of others means you cannot enjoy the museum at this time."
In a statement Wednesday, museum president Michael Yankovich did not share details of the incidents that led to the closure, but said they "have been demoralizing and ever-increasing in their intensity and frequency."
The museum's website states that anyone 2 and older is required to wear a mask regardless of their COVID vaccine status. The museum was not allowing for exemptions because of the high number of COVID cases in Colorado.
Their policy is in line with Denver's current public health order, which requires establishments to have a mask mandate or to operate as a vaccine-only establishment, verifying proof of vaccination for guests.
Yankovich said updates to the museum's policies will be published on their website before they reopen, so museum guests will know what to expect when they visit.
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