Capital Campaign

Fundraising Goal Progress

Goal $2.4 Million

30%

$730,000 raised

What's included in this project?

Industry and Agriculture Exhibit Gallery Addition
Multi-Purpose Room Addition
Conversion of Storage Room into an Exhibit Theatre
Relocation and Expansion of Research Library
Create a defined Museum Visitor Reception Area
Reconfiguration of Collections Management Workspace
Main Entrance Vestibule Addition
Enhancements to existing building and grounds

PROJECT COST $2,400,000

If Done in Phases:
PHASE 1 (All except Multi-purpose Room Addition) $1,350,000
PHASE 2 (Multi-Purpose Room Addition) $1,050,000

Total Project Cost $2,400,000

Timeline of Museum Expansion Project

2017 Board of Trustees commissioned assessments of the museum's use of space. Top concerns revealed only 25% of artifacts displayed; storage and preservation of artifacts must improve.

2018 Proposed redesign and expansion developed.

2019 Redesign and expansion approved and endorsed by Champaign County Commissioners; applied to State for capital improvement grant.

2020 State grant awarded contingent upon raising matching funds.

2021 Facility study undertaken.

2022 Formal Capital Campaign launched.

Why Help?

Expand Display Space

Serve Champaign County

Collect, preserve, & interpret local history.
Support 5 county school districts and home schoolers.
Collaborate with community organizations: DAR, Scouts, Chamber of Commerce, etc.

Comply with Building & Safety Codes

Internal
External

Support Museum Accreditation

Accommodate More Programming
Lack of space has limited growth as evidenced by sold out programs and events.

Antiques Appraisal Fair
Barn Painting Demonstration
History of Jazz
1950 National Plowing Contest
Speakers: Dick Hatfield, Music Historian & Mike Major, renowned sculptor.

The museum represents and promotes Champaign County's rich history in agriculture, industry, education and the arts.

We invite you to be part of our journey!