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Green River Museum gets $50,000 grant; staff lay out plans to reopen 7 days and hire a curator
Summary
Museum staff reported a rise in attendance, successful festivals and a $50,000 grant from the Marriner S. Eccles Foundation intended to support seven-day reopening and a curator hire as part of a broader fundraising plan that targets an initial $200,000 budget for exhibit updates.
Museum leadership told the council the museum has seen attendance gains and is pursuing a multi-stage fundraising plan to modernize exhibits, extend hours and add staff.
The museum reported more than 750 visitors in March — roughly 300 more than the prior March — helped by a film festival and the River Rocks weekend. The director said the museum received a $50,000 grant from the Marriner S. Eccles Foundation intended to support reopening seven days a week and hiring a curator to reimagine exhibit spaces that have not been substantially updated since 1990. "We have been granted $50,000 from the Marriner s Eccles Foundation for the museum," the museum representative said.
Staff said the total initial budget estimate to reopen and hire a curator was a little over $200,000; the museum is pursuing additional foundation support and sponsorships and projects to increase earned revenue.
Next steps: museum staff will continue grant outreach, return with a detailed proposal for staffing and operating costs, and coordinate with the city about any budgetary or operating changes required for expanded hours.
