All centrally protected monuments to remain shut till May 15 due to Covid-19 surge All centrally protected monuments to remain shut till May 15 due to Covid-19 surge As a precautionary measure against Covid-19, the government has decided to close all centrally protected monuments and museums for visitors till May 15. advertisement UPDATED: April 16, 2021 00:45 IST The order would affect 3,693 monuments and 50 museums under the Archaeological Survey of India. (Photo: Flickr/Stephan Rudiger/Creative Commons) All centrally protected monuments, museums and sites under the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) have been closed with immediate effect till May 15 due to the surge in coronavirus cases in the country, the Union culture ministry said on Thursday.