Overview
- The 25,000-square-foot, two-story facility will replace the former Regenstein Hall within the museum’s footprint.
- Construction is slated to begin in early 2026, with a public opening targeted for fall 2027.
- The center will bring the roughly 40-person conservation and science team together from spaces spread across three levels.
- Planned features include floor-to-ceiling south-facing windows, a dedicated spray room, 20-foot ceilings for large works, and upgraded digital imaging.
- The project is fully funded with the Grainger Foundation providing the largest gift, Regenstein Hall has relocated to a smaller temporary gallery near the Asian galleries, and local and New York partners will work with Barozzi Veiga on the build.