Roberson Museum announces $12 million transformative project
Roberson is announcing a $12 million transformative project focused largely on infrastructure, site redevelopment, and making the museum more accessible and easier to navigate.
Starting with the 1906 mansion, the museum added a major expansion in 1965, followed by additions in the 80s and 90s.
Executive Director Michael Grasso says each section currently has separate heating and cooling, and electrical systems that will be upgraded to make them more cohesive. Insulation and windows that protect the artwork from harmful UV rays will also be added. There will be a new, expanded entrance and gift shop as the model train room is relocated. And work on the grounds, parking lot, and courtyard will help with stormwater runoff and allow the museum to display more of its outdoor sculptures.
Grasso says the work will help Roberson save money on its energy bills and make more rental income from private events.
'The campaign will include a holistic approach to how the building functions, making it more accessible for people but also making us more sustainable. Sustainable environmentally, but also sustainable financially. These are really important aspects for the museum's continued health,' said Grasso.
The project includes restoration of the mansion, which is already underway with repairs to the windows and front porch and a refurbishment of the wrought iron fence out front.
Roberson will be rolling out the capital campaign to the public on Saturday during an open house from noon to 5.
There will be free admission.
This follows a quiet start in which $9 million has already been raised from foundations, government sources, and private donors.
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