One of the first signs of the reopening of Washington region’s art world came on Friday morning when the Glenstone Museum in Potomac, Md. announced its plans to partially reopen next week.

Starting on June 4, visitors will be allowed to explore the museum’s extensive grounds Thursdays through Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are free.

“This decision was made following Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich’s announcement that the county will enter phase one of its reopening plan on Monday, June 1,” a museum spokesperson wrote in a release.

“Because there are no indoor amenities, experiencing Glenstone during this period will be like a visit to a park,” the spokesperson wrote. “Be prepared to spend the entire visit on your feet, bring your own water bottles, check the forecast before you arrive, and carry your garbage out with you.”

The museum has imposed a laundry list of safety restrictions for its partial reopening. Visitors must have reservations, wear face masks and remain socially distant from others. They also will have to make their own way to the museum, as its partnership with the Montgomery County Ride On Bus remains on hold.

The art museum itself will remain closed for now.

Prior to the pandemic, the Glenstone experience was intentionally designed for individual reflection and exploration. The museum is surrounded by two hundred and thirty acres of meadows and forestland. Only “native, regionally appropriate species,” are allowed, according to the museum’s website.

Sculptures by Jeff Koons, Richard Serra, Ellsworth Kelly and other modern masters rise out of the landscape.

The private museum is the passion project of Emily Wei Rales and Mitchell Rales, a married couple. According to Forbes, Mitchell is the 494th richest billionaire in the world, worth about $4.6 billion.