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Carnegie Museum asks Hanford for help to fund ADA lift and repairs; board outlines $200,000 phase and larger $2M capital need
Summary
Rob Bentley, president of the Carnegie Museum of Kings County, told the council the museum’s top capital priority is an ADA lift at the rear entrance estimated at about $200,000 and described multiple additional needs in a capital program that exceeds $2 million.
Rob Bentley, president of the Carnegie Museum of Kings County, presented the museum’s annual report and capital needs to the Hanford City Council on Nov. 4, highlighting ongoing exhibits and a prioritized accessibility project.
Bentley described the museum’s recent programming, including a 2024 Asian experiences exhibit that drew more than 3,000 visitors, a 2025 two‑part exhibition on Kings County agriculture and a growing oral‑histories program available online. Part 2 of the agriculture exhibit (opened in September) addresses contemporary topics such as groundwater management and sustainable farming.
The museum’s immediate capital priority is an…
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