The Gehry-transformed Philadelphia Museum of Art will open on May 7
The Philadelphia Museum of Art has announced May 7th as the grand opening date following a major renovation endeavor led by Frank Gehry's team. Called the Core Project, the transformation represents two decades of planning, design, and construction of 90,000 square feet of revived and newly created galleries and public spaces as well as major infrastructure investments to make the museum's landmark 1928 building ADA-compliant and energy efficient. The North Entrance, for the first time in decades, was restored to public use in 2019 as part of the Core Project. Steve Hall © Hall + Merrick Photographers, 2019, courtesy Philadelphia Museum of Art, 2021."What we have achieved through the completion of the Core Project represents the work of many hands, from architects and engineers to steel workers and stonemasons," commented Timothy Rub, the George D. Widener Director and Chief Executive Officer. "The value of Frank Gehry’s brilliant plan for the renewal and improvement of this great b...
The Philadelphia Museum of Art has announced May 7th as the grand opening date following a major renovation endeavor led by Frank Gehry's team. Called the Core Project, the transformation represents two decades of planning, design, and construction of 90,000 square feet of revived and newly created galleries and public spaces as well as major infrastructure investments to make the museum's landmark 1928 building ADA-compliant and energy efficient.
"What we have achieved through the completion of the Core Project represents the work of many hands, from architects and engineers to steel workers and stonemasons," commented Timothy Rub, the George D. Widener Director and Chief Executive Officer. "The value of Frank Gehry’s brilliant plan for the renewal and improvement of this great b...
