Asheville Museum of Science
Museum Repair and Expansion Plan
Asheville Museum of Science
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Asheville Museum of Science – Museum Repair and Expansion Plan
AMOS currently serves 50,000 people annually in a 6,000-square-foot downtown location. Weekend attendance often reaches capacity, leading to the turning away of guests. Wells Fargo’s adjacent 10,000-square-foot location closed Spring of 2024, giving AMOS first right of refusal to expand. AMOS requested support with a feasibility study and the design of additional space, along with repair and maintenance of existing exhibits and safety features.
Award: $250,000
Timeline: January 2024 – December 2024
Project Highlights
- AMOS has served more than 50,000 people at its downtown location over the past year, often reaching capacity and turning guests away
- Wells Fargo vacating the 10,000 square-feet space adjacent to AMOS provides AMOS the opportunity to expand their existing footprint.
- The Museum Repair and Expansion Plan request, includes the following:
- Feasibility study & design of additional 10,000-square-feet space
- Repair & Maintenance of existing exhibits
- Additional safety features throughout existing space
- LIFT Fund Committee recommends adding a requirement in the contract that if the design of the additional space impacts any incomplete work outlined in the 2022 TPDF grant agreement, then AMOS should request a contract modification of the 2022 grant through the TPDF Committee
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