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Calling all art enthusiasts! After a $25 million renovation — The Columbus Museum is ready to reopen its doors. A Grand Reopening Celebration is coming up so you can explore the new and improved space.

After more than a year’s worth of efforts, the reopening of the Columbus Museum is just weeks away. Although members will have the opportunity to celebrate early with a sold-out gala, the museum also has unique opportunities for guests who would like to visit on opening day.

Columbus Museum reopens after being closed 18 months for a $25 million renovation, folks will see essentially a new facility. Sure, the museum still displays American art and regional culture and history, but it’s done in different ways in a revamped building with additional amenities.

Columbus Museum’s Reimagined Space –
Since 1953 The Columbus Museum has opened its doors to the community, offering an array of artifacts relevant to American art and regional history. One of the largest museums in the Southeast, the Columbus Museum showcases both permanent collections and temporary exhibits, and is always free and open to the public.

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It’s been nearly a year and a half since The Columbus Museum closed its main location on Wynnton Road and moved into a temporary building due to renovations, but in just a few months they’ll be hosting their grand reopening with some exciting additions.

The Columbus Museum (COMU) officially launches its vibrant new branding today, coinciding with the eagerly awaited grand reopening of the Museum. This exciting development heralds a new era for the institution, elevating its status as a regional cultural hub. The brand launch marks the beginning of a two-phase process for COMU’s anticipated refresh. Phase two will see the rollout of a new website, providing visitors with a digital experience that mirrors the energy of the renewed physical space.

The Columbus Museum and Chattahoochee Valley libraries joined forces to celebrate a Georgia artist and civil rights icon as they talked about his legacy and showed his documentary; all a part of Black History Month.

“All Me: The Life and Times of Winfred Rembert,” produced by New York filmmaker, Vivian Ducat was shown Thursday at the Columbus Public Library to not only tell, but keep the story of Cuthbert, Georgia native, Winfred Rembert alive. Rembert is known for his artwork on leather canvases.

The Columbus Museum announced it is set to reopen to the public by summer. The news comes after the museum closed over a year ago for extensive renovations to modernize the building and make it more appealing to younger audiences.