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Museum Renovation & Campaign Updates
The Columbus Museum is gearing up for its transformative upcoming renovations of both the building and the grounds. Construction will begin in early November with a groundbreaking ceremony on Friday, October 28, 2022. More details to come!
Plans for the renovation include:
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1. The new Children’s Gallery will be expansive and will adjoin the new Children’s Garden. The entrance to the gallery will be adjacent to the Museum’s main entrance, making it conveniently located for visiting families.
2. The welcoming public courtyard embraces the playful spirit of the new Children’s Gallery and will provide much-needed shade and seating, allowing visitors to gather and meet.
3. The redesigned entrance will be a brighter and more contemporary space with an unobstructed sightline extending the length of the building. It will feature a spacious lobby that leads to a café and gift shop. Visitors will now be able to easily access the Children’s Gallery, History Galleries, and Galleria. This will help to integrate all of the galleries.
4. The redesigned orientation space will engage visitors immediately as they enter the Museum. A new interactive wayfinding activity will provide a different path and experience through the galleries with each visit.
5. The new History Galleries will be interactive and engaging, telling the unique stories of all of the people of the Chattahoochee Valley.
The Reimaging of The Columbus Museum is made possible through the leadership of the Campaign Committee and the generosity of our visionary donors. We have almost reached our goall. Through our partnership with the Muscogee County School District, the Museum also has received ESPLOST funds for improved and expanded collections storage, collections care, and needed infrastructure upgrades.
With the help of you, our members, and the Columbus community, we seek to fully fund the vision for the reimagined Museum. To make your gift to the Reimagining The Columbus Museum campaign, please contact the Campaign office at 706.748.2562 ext. 5440 or visit columbusmuseum.com.
