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Simcoe County Museum reopens with modified access
June 20, 2025 · 0 Comments
By Brian Lockhart
The Simcoe County Museum re-opened on Monday, June 9, as phase 1 of its major renovation and expansion project nears completion.
Some areas of the building will remain closed as construction continues, however, as of June 9, the public will have access to the outdoor area of the Museum grounds daily from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with half-price admission.
As progress continues, access to additional galleries is expected to be available in July when renovations are completed.
The museum has been closed to the public for several months in order to accelerate construction efforts on the $16.6 million Matthews Innovation and Transportation Gallery expansion. The full closure allowed for approximately two per cent in cost savings, more efficient progress on the upgrades, and greater safety.
The upgrades and renovations include significant expansions to exhibit space, the integration of a zero-carbon, environmentally sustainable design, and the addition of new areas for curatorial work and collections storage.
The Matthews Innovation and Transportation Gallery project is expected to be completed by summer 2026.
This is the first of three major construction phases that will be completed by 2030 in time to celebrate the Museum’s 100th anniversary.
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