Health Safety and Sanitation
MEOW WOLF LAS VEGAS HEALTH & SAFETY PROTOCOL
This plan outlines all actions we take to keep our guests, employees, and our community safe. Each department has its own customized set of procedures that are more detailed than the summary presented here. We will continue to refine and update the plan as more information becomes available. Click here for more information on general accessibility.
We are closely monitoring government policy changes and mandates, Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and OSHA guidelines, and public health advancements, and will continue to make changes as necessary or appropriate to our protocols and procedures. All decisions around the implementation of these plans are made in collaboration with local and State government authorities.
Visitor Covid-19 Policy
- Guests are encouraged but not required to wear masks during their visit.
- Our COVID protocols may change without prior notice in response to the evolving public health situation.
The health and safety of our employees and guests is our number one priority.
Hand Washing and Hand Sanitizer. Hand sanitizer dispensers, touchless where possible, will be available at high contact areas throughout the exhibit, and we encourage you to use them frequently. Disposable gloves are available and optional.
Employee & Guest Health Concerns. Our employees and guests' well being is paramount. We have updated our policies to make sure employees are encouraged to stay home and/or seek medical treatment if they aren’t feeling well.
Employees will receive daily temperature checks. Employees confirmed to have a temperature over 100.4°F (38°C) will not be allowed entry to the property.
Employees have been trained on proper protocols such as not touching their faces and employees have received additional training on proper hand washing techniques. Appropriate PPE will be worn by all employees based on their role and responsibilities and in adherence with state or local regulations and guidance.
Air Upgrades
Our HVAC systems have been upgraded with MERV13 filters, and we have increased the fresh air exchange.
Case Notification. If we are alerted to a presumptive case of COVID-19 on the property, we will work with the Southern Nevada Health District to follow the appropriate actions recommended.
Ticket Purchase
Tickets are available to purchase online prior to arrival, which we strongly recommend. Guests receive information about queuing and safe practices as part of the online purchase process.
Guest Arrival
Meow Wolf's exhibit, Omega Mart, is located inside AREA15, at 3215 S. Rancho Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89102.
- Parking
Please follow posted signage for available guest parking. - Inside AREA15
Veer to your left and follow posted signs to the Omega Mart entrance queue.
Guest Considerations
- All lost and found items will be placed in sealed single-use plastic bags.
- Guest strollers are not permitted in AREA15 or the exhibition area.
Public Areas. Cleaning & Sanitizing Protocol. Employees sanitize the following areas at least once per hour.
- Guest and employee entrances and exits
- Restrooms
- Handrails
- Trash bins
- Slides
- Interactive exhibit surfaces
Employees sanitize guest touch-points after each transaction that includes: credit card devices, pens, guest dining areas, and countertops.
Guest Considerations
- Interior doors may be propped open to minimize guest contact.
- Datamosh bartenders serve all food and beverages; no grab and go or self-service is available.
Gift Shop
Cleaning & Sanitizing Protocols
- Workstations, hard surfaces, handles, and frequently touched surfaces are sanitized at least once per hour.
- All guest touchpoints are sanitized after each transaction including Credit Card Devices, pens, and countertops.
- Point of Sale terminals are assigned to a single team member where possible, sanitized between each user, and before and after each shift.
Guest Considerations
- Displays and retail assortments limited to discourage guests from touching items.
- When possible, retail items are pre-packaged.
- All sales are final.
- People are encouraged to avoid cash handling when possible and pay by credit card.
- Branded reusable masks are available for sales in the Gift Shop.
All guests wearing masks and wishing to consume alcohol will be requested to briefly lower their masks for age and identification purposes.
Datamosh Bar
Cleaning & Sanitizing Protocols
- Beverage service stations, counters, handrails, and any related equipment is sanitized at least once per hour.
- Point of Sale terminals are assigned to a single bartender where possible, sanitized between each user, and before and after each shift.
- Tables, bar tops, stools, and chairs are sanitized after each use.
- Check presenters, pens, and all other reusable guest contact items are either single-use or sanitized after each use.
- Straws are single-use and/or disposable.
- Food and beverage items are prepared by only one individual.
Guest Considerations
- All food and beverage items will be placed on the table or counter instead of being handed directly to guests.
- People are encouraged to avoid cash handling when possible and pay by credit card.
- No outside food and beverage will be permitted inside the building. This includes flasks and containers for liquids: we do not allow empty flasks or cups inside the exhibition.
- The bar can only be accessed by ticket holders.
Employees are required to take reasonable care for their own health and safety and to not adversely affect the health and safety of others.
Training. Employees have received pre-opening training to ensure they understand and feel confident managing the physical distancing and hygiene aspects of their roles.
Sick Leave. Policies have been reviewed and updated to make sure employees are not inadvertently encouraged to come to work when they aren’t feeling well. Employees are to stay home if they are sick or not feeling well and are not permitted to return to work until at least 10 days after symptoms first appeared and at least 24 hours with no fever without fever reducing medications and other symptoms of COVID-19 are improving, per CDC guidelines. Employees are to seek medical advice if they have any COVID symptoms, including but not limited to; a fever, cough, sore throat, loss of sense of taste or smell, or shortness of breath.
Hand Washing. Correct hygiene and frequent handwashing with soap is vital to help combat the spread of the virus. All employees have been instructed to wash their hands, or use sanitizer when a sink is not available, every 60 minutes (for 20-seconds) and after any of the following activities: using the restroom, sneezing, touching the face, blowing the nose, cleaning, sweeping, mopping, smoking, eating, drinking, entering and leaving the exhibit, going on break and before or after starting a shift.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Appropriate PPE is worn by all employees based on their role and responsibilities in adherence to state and local regulations and guidance. Training on how to properly use and dispose of all PPE is mandatory. Every employee entering the building is provided with a mask and required to wear that mask while on the property.
Meow Wolf uses cleaning products and protocols which meet EPA’s criteria for use against SARS-CoV-2 and are approved for use and effective against viruses, bacteria, and other airborne and bloodborne pathogens. We work with our vendors, distribution partners, and suppliers to ensure an uninterrupted supply of these cleaning supplies and the necessary PPE.
Exhibition Spaces. The frequency of cleaning and sanitizing has been increased in the exhibit with an emphasis on frequent contact surfaces. Certain spaces have been altered or closed as they are difficult to clean. Hand sanitizer will be placed near some high touch areas.
Laundry. All uniforms, costumes, and linens are changed daily and washed at a high temperature and in accordance with CDC guidelines. Dirty linen is bagged in the exhibit room to eliminate excess contact while being transported to a laundry facility.
We are thankful to the many organizations who have provided feedback and helped guide our safety response.
