Museum Expansion & Renovation

In 2018, the Springfield Art Museum launched a visionary comprehensive site plan for its building and grounds. The goal of this plan was to reimagine the Museum as a 21st century civic asset by expanding educational and public programming space and creating strong physical and aesthetic connections between the Museum grounds, an adjacent park, and a greenway trail. While the scope of the site plan was limited to the Museum’s building and grounds, it was to be understood in the context of a larger conceptual plan to link the Museum to other parts of the community through parks and trails. By January 2025, the Museum will embark on the construction phase of this visionary plan with the goal of realizing this transformational site plan by the Museum's 100th anniversary year in 2028. To view more details including floor plans click here: Learn More.

The Springfield Art Museum's Visionary Plans for the Future

New West Entry

A new entryway on the Museum’s west side invites visitors into the newly expanded Lobby, visitor lounges, and Education Wing.
East Facade (Night)

The east facade facing National Ave. features a large, high-ceiling gallery serving as a beacon for art and creativity and a semi-transparent exterior envelope extroverting the Museum's east side.
Family Learning Center

The interior of the new Education Wing features multiple studio art classrooms and new Family Learning Center featuring hands-on, art-making activities for all ages.
New Lobby and Visitor Lounge

The new entry features a large lobby and gathering space with first and second floor visitor lounges. The second floor lounge offers visitors the opportunity to view the grounds including the Amphitheater from above.
Large Gallery Space

A new large gallery space with 20 ft+ ceilings will expand the type and scope of art the Museum can display. This new gallery will be unique in southern Missouri and will provide a regional draw for contemporary art.