Director's Message

When we closed down the Museum in March, we really didn't expect that we would still be closed six months later! We appreciate all the support and encouragement we've received from you during this time. We know you have missed the Museum, and we have missed seeing you. The safety of our visitors, volunteers, and staff is our greatest concern, so we have been carefully developing a re-opening plan based on current health guidelines and your feedback. Many of you recently completed our "intent to visit" survey, and in this e-newsletter we're sharing the highlights of your responses.

We have decided the safest way to re-open the Museum is in phases beginning with our historical park on Saturday, September 19. We are especially grateful to the High Point Historical Society for granting funds to bring back our historical park interpreters. We look forward to welcoming many of you a week from now. For others who do not feel comfortable visiting just yet, we haven’t forgotten you. We are continuing to post content on our website and social media each week for you to enjoy. Additionally, we have two virtual programs coming up this month you can take part in from your home. Read on for more details. This has been a year like no other, and we wish you the best as we all continue navigating through it!

High Point Museum Reopening in Phases

The reopening of the High Point Museum to the public will be in phases. The first phase will be the Historical Park will reopen Saturday, September 19 at 10 a.m. with new guidelines in place to ensure the safety of visitors and staff.

Historical Park Grounds only
Exteriors Buildings only
No reservations necessary, however the N.C. Governor’s 50 person outdoor max gathering restriction will be enforced.
No group tours are available at this time.
Masks are not required outdoors.
Visitors are expected to maintain a distance of at least six feet between other visitors outside their household.
No restrooms available.
Hand sanitizer stations will be available.
Visitors are expected to follow the "Three W's" as outlined by the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services - WEAR a cloth mask over your nose and mouth, WAIT in line at least six feet away from others, and WASH your hands frequently or use hand sanitizer. If you are experiencing symptoms of illness, we ask that you postpone your visit.

The High Point Museum is participating in the 10th annual "Ask a Curator" event. Museums, galleries, and historic sites throughout the world will be answering questions about their sites throughout the day.

Our curators, Marian Inabinett (Collections) and Sara Blanchett (Education) along with Museum Director Edith Brady will be answering your questions about the High Point Museum artifacts and programs on Facebook Live at noon. So get your questions ready!

Virtual Scavenger Hunt

The High Point Museum invites you to discover the museum in your home in an online scavenger hunt!

The High Point Museum invites you to discover the museum in your home in an online scavenger hunt! Search for random items and complete challenges from your own home.
How much High Point and family history is hiding in plain sight around your home? From historical artifacts like your high school history paper, college memorabilia, significant objects, to drawings and photos we challenge you to make, today's scavenger hunt will be fun for the whole family and push your creativity to beyond its limits.
Today’s event will take place via ZOOM. Please install this on your app or mobile device in advance. Limited to 10 teams. Register on EventBrite

Connect with Us Online

Experience the High Point Museum digitally by exploring exhibits, engaging with collections, watching videos or listening to audio tours. Visit our website and look for a variety of resources on the online learning tab.

Show off your hometown pride in your next Zoom meeting with one of 12 virtual backgrounds featuring historical photographs from the High Point Museum collection.

Connect with our social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube) for updates.