Expansion News

The Mint Museum in Center City.

Welcome

Thank you for visiting the expansion section of The Mint Museum's Web site. This is the place to explore continually updated information on the expansion developments as they unfold.

In this and subsequent pages, you will find copies of expansion updates, information on the three main firms which comprise our design team, a list of frequently asked questions, a link to the Arts & Science Council's Cultural Facilities Plan, information on funding plans for the project, and a section with photographs and plans following the project from beginning to end.

I hope you will find all of the materials informative and exciting. As always, the Board of Trustees and the staff greatly appreciate the energy and enthusiasm with which you support The Mint Museum. If you ever have questions, comments, concerns or would like someone from the Mint speak to your organization about our expansion plans, please don't hesitate to contact me directly by email or by phone at 704-337-2027.

Sincerely,
Phil Kline
Executive Director
The Mint Museum

Images taken May 1, 2009

It's Taking Shape	The Skin is in Place

The Mint Reflects Center City	The New IN Place for a Party

See the How Far It's Come
Drawings from the Architect	Images Taken in January and March	Images Taken April 14

The new museum on South Tryon Street.	Construction image taken January 9, 2009.	The shape of the front and side forming.

Finished gallery space in the new facility.	A construction image of the gallery space showing the scale of the expanded space.	Closeup of the covered escalators

Standing in the entrance looking toward the reception desk and theatrium.	Image showing the entrance. The two gentlemen are standing in the museum cafe.	View from the fourth floor looking toward the front steps.

Atrium Interior	The Atrium in January	From the Mezzanine

Mint Museum of Craft + Design	Steps to the ground level and the museum shops	Closeup of the Skin

Terrace, Special Events Space, Fifth Floor	The Theater Risers	View of The Green from the Fifth Floor