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Florence County museum expansion to begin June 2026; reopening planned January 1, 2028
Summary
County reported museum construction is slated to start June 2026 with anticipated completion in August 2027, a temporary closure Oct–Dec 2027 and a planned reopening Jan. 1, 2028; staff are reviewing 90% of construction drawings.
County staff reported that museum building construction is scheduled to begin in June 2026 with anticipated construction completion in August 2027. Officials said the museum will close for approximately three months—October through December 2027—for renovation-related activities and is slated to reopen January 1, 2028.
Museum staff told Council that 90% of construction drawings have been received and are under review, and that site and project management tasks remain to finalize the schedule and contract details. Council received the update as part of the regular departmental reports on capital projects.
