To stop the spread of the coronavirus, museums, like many other cultural institutions, extinguished the lights in mid-March. Some in New Hampshire opened cautiously this month, with limitations. Meanwhile, behind the scenes, curators and educators are ramping up programs to keep members and visitors engaged online and soften the financial blow from the pandemic’s blunt arrival.

(The Currier Museum in Manchester prepares to open its doors to the general public on August 20 with timed ticketing and strict safety protocols. (Courtesy Currier))