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Wise Choices for You & Your Family
Fall Activity Guide www.FamilyAndKidsGA.com
Fall Activity Guide
HOO’s NEWS
Major changes are on the way for The Columbus Museum. Our area’s hub for art and history will be closing at the end of this month for dramatic renovation plans that will transform both the building and the grounds for the first time since 1989. The transformation, expected to be complete by Spring 2024, is being funded by gifts to the ‘Reimagining The Columbus Museum Capital Campaign,” which has topped $20 million.
Full-scale renovation plans include:
• The new Children’s Gallery will be expansive and will adjoin to the new Children’s Garden. The entrance to the gallery will be adjacent to the Museum’s main entrance, making it conveniently located for visiting families, encouraging creative play and discovery. • A welcoming public courtyard to engage visitors immediately upon entrance • Redesigned History Galleries to better tell the stories of our area’s people • Improved connectivity to unify the Art, History, and Children’s Galleries • Restorations to the historic Bradley Olmsted Garden and integrate the Garden with community green ways and bike trails, such as the Dragonfly Trail Network.
The Museum renovations aim to create a sense of openness to the entire property, inside and out, allowing for more natural light to pour into the interior spaces and shine down on the exterior gardens. The redesigned entrance will feature a spacious lobby, which leads to a café, shop, orientation space, and a grand entrance to the Children’s Gallery. Playing off the beauty of nature and the historic Gardens, a new overlook and terrace will be constructed just outside the Atrium for visitors to enjoy any time of year. While construction is underway, The Columbus Museum will be on tour throughout the Chattahoochee Valley. An exclusive offering of art and history exhibitions, educational programming and member events will continue at partner locations around Columbus. The Museum Shop and additional scheduled programming will be at the Scarbrough House, located at 1327 Wynnton Road, during the closure. For more info on donating to the capital campaign or to become a museum member, visit www.ColumbusMuseum.com.
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