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Footprint and model of the Expanded Art Museum
Floor Plan for the First Floor of the Expanded Art Museum
Floor Plan for the Second Floor of the Expanded Art Museum



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Art Promenade Second Floor Collection Gallery Changing Exhibit Gallery Sunset Roof Terrace Roof Sculpture Garden Modern and Contemporary Art Gallery 19th Century Gallery Renaissance and Baroque Gallery River Terrace


Art Promenade - First and Second Floors - Phase One
A signature element, the promenade wraps around the front facade to connect the lobby with upper galleries. In this accessible connection, visitors move along the street front punctuated with sculptural "art landings" from which to view interior and exterior exhibits.

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Second Floor Collection Gallery - Second Floor - Phase One
This 3,500 sq. ft. gallery with 16 ft. high walls will display objects from the collection, replacing some of the current museum’s exhibition space.
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Changing Exhibit Gallery - Second Floor - Phase One
This 4,000 sq. ft. with 20 ft. high walls will allow greater flexibility to present special exhibitions, including the display of large works of art.
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Sunset Roof Terrace - Second Floor - Phase One
An accessible space, this terrace provides an opportunity to overlook the sculpture garden and see into the rest of the museum.
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Roof Sculpture Garden - Second Floor - Phase One
Sculpture from the collection will be exhibited on this roof-level terrace.
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Modern and Contemporary Art Gallery - Second Floor - Phase Two
This 4,000 sq. ft. will allow greater flexibility to present special exhibitions. The 20 sq. ft. ceilings will provide great opportunities for displaying large works of art such as the Color Field Paintings in the museum’s collection.
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19th Century Gallery - Second Floor - Phase Two
This 1,500 sq. ft. gallery will exhibit the museum’s holdings in 19th century art.
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Renaissance and Baroque Gallery - Second Floor - Phase Two
This 1,500 sq. ft. gallery will exhibit the museum’s Renaissance and Baroque collection including The Vision of Saint Anthony of Padua by Francisco de Zurbaran.
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River Terrace - Second Floor - Phase Two
This terrace will provide stunning views of the Red Cedar River and a gathering place for small receptions in good weather.
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