CMA Under Construction

CMA is Under Construction!

Thanks to the support of our many members, friends and sponsors, the Columbus Museum of Art is making some big changes! Extensive renovations are already underway and will be completed in 2010. The result will be a more engaging and exciting space for all ages.

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Will the Museum remain open throughout the renovation?
Will the Museum hours of operation or admission prices change?
Where can I park?
What can I see at CMA during the renovation?
Is the Palette Café open?
Is the Museum Store open?
What about Doodles, 1st Saturdays, & Family Sundays?
What about Art Book Club and other programs?
What is the benefit of my membership during renovation and construction?
When will the renovation be complete?
What is happening to Beaton Hall?
How can I support CMA during the renovation?
When will the new wing be built?

Will the Museum remain open throughout the renovation?
CMA will remain open throughout renovation and construction. During 2009-10, Chihuly Illuminated will be on view and we will continue to provide an exciting selection of programs and lifelong learning opportunities.

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Will the Museum hours of operation of admission prices change?
CMA hours and admission will remain the same. Hours of operation are Tuesday through Sunday, 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM and Thursday 10:00 AM to 8:30 PM. Admission is $10 for adults; $8 for seniors 60 and above and students 18 and above; $5 for children ages 6 to 17; and free for Museum members and children 5 and younger.

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Where can I park?
The CMA parking lot located off East Gay Street will remain available for member and visitor parking.

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What can I see at CMA during the renovation?
Chihuly Illuminated opens September 25, 2009 and is on view through July 4, 2010. Featuring works never before seen in Columbus, the show is a feast of bold color, dramatic forms, and extraordinary composition. Selection from the permanent collection will also be on view.

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Is the Palette Café open?
The Palette Express is located in the Museum Drive Lobby. The Palette Express is open from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM and offers a changing menu of sandwiches, salads, and lunch options. The current Palette Café is included in the original 1931 building renovation.

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Is the Museum Store open?
The Museum Store will remain open in its current location throughout renovation and construction.

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What about Doodles, 1st Saturdays, & Family Sundays?
1st Saturdays, Doodles, Family Sundays, and other programs will take a vacation during CMA’s yearlong renovation. However, we will continue to offer programs for families including Chihuly Blast Family Sunday on October 11 and Art Challenges. We also will take family programs on the road as part of a new program called Art Around Town.

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What about Art Book Club and other programs?
Art Book Club will continue throughout 2009-10. In addition, CMA will continue to offer exhibition related programming such as gallery talks, CMA Top 5, and Glass Art in Columbus.

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When will the renovation be complete?
Renovation of our original 1931 building will be complete by October 2010. CMA will offer members and donors special opportunities to experience the newly renovated building before CMA reopens the building to the general public.

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What is the benefit of my membership during renovation and construction?
CMA works hard to make your dollars go further by partnering with other museums and collaborating with outstanding cultural partners in our community to maximize membership opportunities. For example, during renovation, Member + Guest and Household membership holders receive all membership benefits plus Ohio reciprocal art museum benefits. Reciprocal benefits allow members to visit select Ohio museums free of charge. A new Member Advantage partnership allows CMA members access to special programs and savings at the Wexner Center for the Arts, Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, COSI, Franklin Park Conservatory, the King Arts Complex, and the Ohio Historical Society.

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What is happening to Beaton Hall?
Renovation of Beaton Hall was completed in August 2009. Beaton Hall is now an administrative office building that houses office space for more than fifty staff members. By housing more staff in Beaton Hall, CMA gains more public space to create great experiences with great art for everyone.

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How can I support CMA during the renovation?
Show your support for CMA by declaring that Art Matters with a contribution to the campaign. During this challenging economy, a donation to the Annual Fund is also a welcome show of support. And as always, visit often and enjoy your Museum!

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When will construction begin on the new wing?
Construction of the new wing is scheduled to begin in Spring of 2011.

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