Maintenance and Construction Updates

General Overview of Proposed Work 
in our 100-year-old North Building 

2024-2027

(This is what we know right now. Schedules will definitely evolve.)

August - September 2024
Demolition of Area to be Renovated for Photo Archives Multi-climate Suite 
(Rm 328, third floor)

August 2024-December 2024
Investigative Work in Walls and Ceilings
Finalizing of Construction Documents
Culling and Cleaning of Office and Storage Spaces
Planning and Preparation for Collections Movement(s)

September 2024 - March 2025
Construction of Photo Archives Multi-climate Suite
(Rm 328, third floor)

November 1, 2024
Begin Demolition and Abatement on First Floor

January 2025 – October 2025
Work in West Side of Basement
Work in NE Section of First Floor

January 2025 – April 2026
Replacement of Window Glass on all Three Floors
(done in three phases)

February 2025 – September 2025
Work in Central Basement Area

February 2025-June 2025
Work on First Floor 
(excluding Perishables Vault, Pottery Vault, Conservation Lab)

March 2025 – April 2026
Work in East Side of Basement

 

Click below for specific details:
 

Deferred Maintenance and Life-Safety Upgrades

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contractors inspecting windows in north building

Contractors begin deinstalling the window glass in Room 311A, from the outside.