The Newly Imagined Museum of Art + History
Opening in 2026
Your Local Museum, Reimagined
We’re still the Museum of Art + History you know and love, located in the iconic, historic City Hall building.
But now, we’re reimagining the visitor experience to bring you more...
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Art
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History
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Accessibility
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Stories our community cares about.
Get ready for a whole new way to experience Jefferson County’s rich past and vibrant future.
The Newly Imagined Museum Experience is Transforming the Historic City Hall Building
A new chapter for the Museum of Art + History is on the horizon! We’re reimagining our museum to create a more dynamic, accessible, and ever-evolving space that invites curiosity, exploration, and community connection.
We listened to your feedback –– and we’re transforming how you experience art and history.
Get ready for more art, more history, and more opportunities to follow your curiosity, all while enjoying an enhanced ADA-accessible environment.
One Museum
Imagine the museum as one large, flexible space where every corner invites you to dive deeper into a single annual theme. Every year, we will focus our exhibitions around one main topic, exploring that theme through new art exhibitions and installations, newly researched or curated archives and historic collections, and annual programming.
One Theme
We’re starting with a theme that connects with us all: Home.
Soon, you’ll experience exhibitions that explore the meaning of home— what it means, how it varies, and how it’s evolved over time.
Endless Engagement
Plus, we’re making more room for you to add your voice! Visitors will be invited to share their personal definitions of the topic at hand with interactive activities, making their perspective part of the museum experience itself.
A Space for Everyone
In addition to this exciting new approach to our exhibitions, we are making our spaces accessible to everyone. We’re doing this by:
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Installing new ADA-accessible ramps
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Raising doorway heights
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Updating lighting and signage for ease of navigation
A Look at the Timeline: What to Expect
2024 - 2025 Fundraising
We’re raising $2.3M to make this vision a reality. Donate here.
Early 2025: Building Modifications
Accessibility improvements, including two ramps and heightened doorways.
Early-Mid 2025: Design Completion
The new exhibition designs will be finalized.
Mid-Late 2025: Fabrication + Installation
Exhibit components will be crafted and installed.
2026: Grand Opening
The Newly Imagined Museum opens its doors! Support today.
Be a Part of the Transformation:
Donate to Create the Newly Imagined Museum of Art + History
Your gift can help bring this innovative vision to life. Together, we’re creating a space where history, art, and community come together in powerful new ways.
Why Your Support Matters:
Expand Accessibility
Your contribution will help install ADA-compliant ramps, heighten doorways, and create welcoming spaces for all visitors.
Immersive Exhibits
Preserve Jefferson County's Stories
Strengthen Community + Inclusivity
Fund dynamic, interactive exhibitions designed to spark curiosity and connect people of all ages, backgrounds, and learning styles.
Help us care for and expand Jefferson County’s 500,000+ piece collection and ensure these objects inspire and inform future generations.
Build spaces that celebrate diverse voices, foster connection, and ignite lifelong learning.
