Your Museum Transformed
Opening June 29-30, 2013!
Designed by award-winning architect Sir David Chipperfield with technical leadership from HOK, the more than 200,000 square foot new East Building will provide galleries, public space, and more than 300 parking spaces, as well as a new, fully-accessible entrance on Fine Arts Drive.
Also underway are new Education Center and a loading dock in the South Building, and reinstalled galleries in the Main Building. Over 13,000 square feet of space will be renovated to provide additional space for classrooms, public use, and permanent collection galleries. A dedicated bus/group tour entrance will be located at the end of the South Building. This new South Entrance will relieve traffic congestion from Fine Arts Drive and improve safety for the tens of thousands of school children who visit every year.
The Museum remains open during construction. To make the most of your visit, check the calendar of events.
Milestones
Fall 2012
The Saint Louis Art Museum is pleased to announce the opening dates for its new East Building...more
Summer 2012
The project reaches a milestone—Substantial Completion...moreAbout the Architect
Noted British architect Sir David Chipperfield was appointed unanimously by the Saint Louis Art Museum Board of Commissioners
in September 2005 to design the expansion of the Museum’s historic Cass Gilbert-designed building in Forest Park. The Museum and the design architect selected local architect of record, HOK.To learn more about Sir David Chipperfield,
click here.
To learn more about HOK, click here.
Commonly Asked
QWhen will the expansion project be completed?
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A public opening of the David Chipperfield– designed expansion will be June 29-30, 2013.
Significant completion of the East Building is anticipated for early 2012, with at least a year dedicated to testing systems, and installing interior finishes and works of art.
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Significant completion of the East Building is anticipated for early 2012, with at least a year dedicated to testing systems, and installing interior finishes and works of art.
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