Crocker Art Museum set to welcome back guests It closed March 17, 2020, and reopened Oct. 16 through Nov. 14, 2020. “We are eager to welcome the community back to the Crocker for new joyful, thought-provoking and engaging art experiences. I believe now more than ever that art has an enduring ability to bring comfort, respite, joy and a deeper understanding of ourselves and one another,” said Lial A. Jones, the museum’s Mort and Marcy Friedman director and CEO, in a press release. “The safety of our staff and visitors remains our greatest concern, and we are exercising caution through new health protocols and visitor limits, ensuring a safe environment for all.”