Overview

• The museum said escalators, elevators, and plumbing had reached the end of their serviceable life despite extended efforts to fix them.
• City officials said the building will be used largely for administrative offices, with cultural uses under consideration for the ground floor.
• Ken Sanders’ Rare Books, a tenant inside the building, will be allowed to continue operating.
• The Leonardo had announced an extended repair closure in June after accessibility failures restricted exhibits and undermined event revenue.
• Museum leaders thanked supporters and urged the community to continue fostering creativity and innovation even as the physical site closes.