The Newly Imagined Museum of Art + History
Opening in April 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 with all-new exhibits, expanded access to our collections, ADA improvements throughout the building, and community-driven storytelling that reflects the people and places of Jefferson County.
This April, experience Jefferson County’s rich past and its evolving future in a whole new way.
The Newly Imagined Museum Experience is Transforming the Historic City Hall Building
JCHS is reimagining the Museum of Art + History by transforming both the building and the visitor experience. The project brings together major accessibility upgrades and a completely new approach to exhibitions and interpretation.
Accessibility improvements completed in 2025 include new ADA-compliant ramps, widened doorways, improved lighting and handrails, ensuring our public spaces are welcoming and accessible. With these upgrades complete, we are moving into fabrication, installation, and opening the newly imagined museum experience.
At the same time, we are introducing a new exhibition model that treats the museum as one flexible, evolving space. Rather than long-term permanent installations, exhibitions and programs will change regularly and be unified by a single theme, explored through art, historic collections, new research, and interactive components.
One Museum
The museum will function as one flexible exhibition space, using art and history to explore a single, unifying theme through exhibitions, installations, archival research, historic collections, and public programs.
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
Visitors will be invited to add their voices through interactive activities, while also engaging with Jefferson County’s art and history in new, multisensory ways, including hands-on experiences and a specially designed children’s play space.
A Look at the Timeline: What to Expect
2024 - 2026 Fundraising
We’re raising $2.3M to make this vision a reality. Donate here.
Summer 2025: Building Modifications
Accessibility improvements were completed, including two ramps and widened doorways.
Late 2025: Design Completion
New exhibition designs were finalized.
Early 2026: Fabrication + Installation
Exhibit components are being fabricated and installed.
April 2026:
Grand Re-opening.
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.
