Museum of Discovery announces new renovations
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – After building back what it lost, new additions mark a monumental moment for the Museum of Discovery.
“Our new campaign total is $8.8 million,” CEO Kelley Bass said.
After a flood from a busted pipe in 2021, 70 exhibits and 2 galleries have been replaced. Now two early childhood gallery renovations are in the making.
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“Which will be called Small Fry Fish Camp and Curiosity Spot,” Bass said.
He said the exhibits have already been designed and will be a big attraction for children.
“The families that have little kids will just come flocking even more than they do now,” Bass said.
Phase 1 and 2 of the Reimagination Campaign are complete. Announced was phase 3 with a goal of $10.7 to be raised
“We need the help of all who love the Museum of Discovery and believe in what we do to step up and help us close that $1.9 million gap,” Bass said.
Families were thrilled to hear about the renovations to come.
“I’m really excited, and I’d love to come back, and we just got a membership so we probably will,” Millie Grobe said.
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Bass said along with the new renovations a generator was installed to prevent future flooding.
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