As we continue our work to make the Museum of Art + History more accessible and welcoming, this week marks some exciting progress. With electricians arriving on-site, painters moving into public areas, and key structural modifications underway, we’re getting closer to reopening in April!
Painting Progress: Public Spaces in Focus
The painting crew will be working in the front office and first-floor elevator lobby at the start of the week. On Friday, March 7, they will have a large crew tackling the entire lobby—which means that the historic City Hall entrance will be refreshed for all our visitors!
Carpentry & Structural Work
The team will continue work on the Fire Hall opening and adjacent stairwell.
Once the electrician relocates some wiring, they may begin work on the stairwell between the lobby and basement .
This week, they expect to finish framing the timber doorway between the Men’s Jail and Marshal’s Office, once the concrete has fully cured.
Friday, March 7: Major milestone! Crews will be cutting masonry in the basement to raise the low-clearance doorways to a safer and more accessible height.
Electrical Work Begins
Electricians arrive March 4 and will start by moving wiring and conduit that need to be relocated before demolition work continues. Additional tasks include:
Installing more lighting in both stairwells for improved visibility.
Adjusting surface-mounted conduit in the basement to accommodate the ongoing renovations.
Looking Ahead
We’re making big strides toward our goal of creating a more accessible, inclusive, and engaging museum space—and we can’t wait to share the results with you.
Stay tuned for more updates, and mark your calendars for our April reopening!