The Springfield Art Museum is preparing to close in preparation for building construction as a part of the Museum’s 2028 Campaign.
According to the Springfield Art Museum, the 2028 Campaign is visionary comprehensive site plan for its building and grounds. The goal of this plan was to reimagine the Museum as a 21st century civic asset by expanding educational and public programming space and creating strong physical and aesthetic connections between the Museum grounds, an adjacent park, and a greenway trail. While the scope of the site plan was limited to the Museum’s building and grounds, it was to be understood in the context of a larger conceptual plan to link the Museum to other parts of the community through parks and trails.
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The Springfield Art Museum will close to the public on September 1, 2024. Facility contraction and renovation is scheduled to begin in January 2025 and is expected to continue through 2027.
The Springfield Art Museum has posted the following alert on their website.
“The Springfield Art Museum will be closing to the public on September 1, 2024, at 5 pm to prepare for upcoming construction. All public programs and classes are on hiatus until after January 1, 2025. Please check this website for future program offerings. Click here to learn more about the Expansion and Renovation project.”
On August 24th, 2024, the Springfield Art Museum will be hosting an Open House/Closing Party and Major Announcements event from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm at the Springfield Art Museum.
The Springfield Art Museum shared the following about the event on their Facebook page.
“You and your guests are invited to the Springfield Art Museum fans and friends for a Closing Party/Open House. Museum Director Nick Nelson and Mayor Ken McClure will be making several major announcements, including: updating the public on the Museum’s construction plans and timeline; unveiling the Museum’s new five-year Strategic Plan; sharing the Museum’s fundraising progress toward its $50 million goal; and announcing the Museum’s temporary programming and office location during the main facility’s construction closure.
Remarks will be from 2 – 3 pm; the Museum is open from 10 am – 6 pm. This event, museum admission, and on-site parking are all free.”
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