[Lee Stewart]

Just as some car museums are either reopening or preparing for the day when they can, the World of Speed Motorsport Museum in Wilsonville, Oregon, has announced that it will not reopen after being closed because of the coronavirus pandemic.

“Under the Oregon Health Authority’s current guidelines, the museum would fall into Phase Two or Phase Three of the state’s reopening plan, potentially pushing reopening into 2021,” the museum said in its announcement. “Many of our guests, volunteers, students and docents fall into the category of most vulnerable to the COVID-19 virus, which means efforts to keep everyone safe could push reopening further, even after OHA restrictions are lifted.

“After much deliberation, our board determined it would be unable to maintain the facility during such an extended closure.”

In its announcement, the museum noted that in compliance with Oregon law, its assets and fund will be distributed to other 501(c)(3) museums and schools.