The Newly Imagined Museum of Art + History
Grand Re-Opening Weekend April 3-5, 2026
​The Jefferson County Historical Society invites the community to celebrate the grand re-opening of the Newly Imagined Museum of Art + History!
Join us for a joyful weekend featuring all-new exhibits on the theme of Home, major accessibility upgrades throughout the museum, a brand-new children’s play space, and a special exhibition with works by Martha Worthley.
What to Expect
Grand Re-Opening Weekend will include:
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All-new exhibits exploring the theme of Home
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Major accessibility improvements throughout the museum
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A new children’s play space for families
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A featured exhibition by local artist Martha Worthley
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Special events, surprises, and community celebration all weekend long
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Weekend Schedule
Friday, April 3 | 4:00–7:00 PM
Special Preview for Members + Donors
Enjoy an exclusive first look at the Newly Imagined Museum before opening weekend begins.
Saturday, April 4 | 11:00 AM–7:00 PM
Community Celebration (FREE)
A full day of celebratory fun, special highlights, and museum-wide excitement.
Sunday, April 5 | 11:00 AM–4:00 PM
Family Day (FREE)
Bring the whole family for a scavenger hunt and a chance to explore the museum’s new children’s play area.
Stay Tuned
More details and special highlights will be announced soon - check back for updates as we get closer to opening weekend!
Your Local Museum, Reimagined
We’re still the Museum of Art + History you know and love, located in the iconic, historic City Hall building.
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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.
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.
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.
