UPDATED: Coronavirus Closings at NJ Venues: American Dream, Liberty Science Center, More
Submitted by Michelle Vames on
Updated Monday, March 16 at 6pm.
More NJ-area museums, theaters, and other cultural and entertainment spots have closed their doors and canceled public events in response to the CDC's latest recommendation that public gathereings of 50 or more people be canceled for the next eight weeks. In addition, Gov. Phil Murphy announced on Monday that all performing arts centers and movie theaters must shut down "indefinitely" beginning at 8pm Monday.
Among the many institutions and venues that have closed are Liberty Science Center, American Dream Mall, Great Wolf Lodge, Mayo Performing Arts Center, and the Montclair Art Museum.
The closures in New Jersey join a growing number of cultural and entertainment institutions closing around the country and the world, from Broadway to Disneyland to the Louvre.
We will continue to update this list, so check back often. Also check out our list of NYC-area corona virus closings, including the New York Public Library, the New York Hall of Science, and the American Museum of Natural History. And see our Coronavirus Guide for Parents for the latest on the virus, plus tons of options to keep kids busy during these unprecedented shutdowns.