Hi all
Shedd Aquarium in Chicago is planning on staying open New Years Day 2004
(first time in 73 years!)

We have noticed an upward trend in visitors coming on holidays or holiday
eves (Thanksgiving Day, Easter, Christmas Eve, New Years Eve, New Years Day)

Our challenge is balancing staff wishes (open late and/or close early) and
visitor wishes (use the 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. hourse we have on weekends).

I'd be interested in what your institution's hours are for these days - are
you open and if so, for your regular hours or shortened hours?
        Easter (We're open on our regular schedule)
        Thanksgiving Day (we open at our regular 9 a.m. but close early, at
4 p.m.)
        Christmas Eve ( 9 a.m.to 3 p.m.)
        New Years Eve ( 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
        New Years Day (we're thinking about 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.)

Thanks


     Linda Wilson
     Manager, Audience Research and Evaluation
     John G. Shedd Aquarium
     1200 S. Lake Shore Drive
     Chicago, IL 60605
     PH (312) 692 3261  FAX (312) 939 8677     [log in to unmask]

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