The CMA is undertaking a legacy project in our 75th anniversary year (2025) to undergo a total gallery lighting renovation and fresh reinstallation of art throughout all the galleries.
The CMA’s gallery lights date back to 1998, when the museum first moved to its current location on Main Street. That system is now obsolete and, to best preserve and present the art, it must be replaced.
To accommodate this exciting new project, second floor Collection galleries are temporarily closed. This is a significant step as we prepare to bring you an enhanced and enriched experience. Exhibition galleries are open, as is the Our Story Matters Gallery, and Collection galleries will reopen in early 2026.
Coinciding with the Collection reinstallation, the CMA will also launch a new tour program for audiences including K-12, college and graduate students, and adults. We look forward to celebrating the culmination of this lighting project in early 2026, and we can’t wait for visitors to experience their museum in a brand-new light!