Champaign’s Orpheum Children’s Museum has announced that despite support, donations, a PPP loan and grants, the museum will not reopen it’s doors.
“Since March, we have not been able to welcome guests to our museum or our camps,” a press release states. “ The impact of this pandemic has regrettably been too great. We are saddened and frustrated to be sharing this message; we cannot meet our mission and the maintenance of this historic theatre. As the first step in beginning a new chapter, we will be putting the building up for sale.”
The Museum staff will hold previously scheduled summer camps and upgrade and extend memberships to allow members to visit other museums.
“Thank you to the consistent patrons of the museum,” the Board of Directors wrote. “ Thank you to the one-time donors. Thank you to the people that rented our theatre for an event. Thank you to the community for allowing us to pursue our mission of being a resource for learning and fun. YOU are the science educators of the community.
“Our community is stronger when we lift each other up. Thank you for years of continued support, you have no idea what it means to us as we navigate these challenges. Please contact us at info@orpheumkids.com with questions or concerns.”
