The Museum of Natural History will close its doors to the public
Sunday, in preparation for a major renovation of the building.
The nearly 40-year-old structure is badly in need of an overhaul,
says public information officer Judith Shiers-Mille.
The plan is to completely rebuild the Summer Street entrance,
including the doorway, the brickwork surrounding it and the landscaping
in front of it. While that work is underway, some minor but potentially
dangerous ceiling work will be done inside.
If all goes well, the museum will reopen in January.
“Everyone should come say goodbye to Gus before we close,” says
Shiers-Mille. The 87-year-old turtle will be regularly fed during the
closure and will be “virtually exercised,” assures Shiers-Mille.
This article appears in Sep 10-16, 2009.
Can we also do something about all the horrifically outdated exhibits?
It would be really nice to see some different exhibits- I love this museum, but a little change would be good
I believe Gus is a tortoise.