The expansion and renovation of the National Center for Civil and Human Rights (NCCHR) has reached the halfway point, according to officials.
Juneau Construction Company commemorated reaching the halfway point during a celebration on Aug. 29 at the Downtown Atlanta museum with stakeholders, project partners and community members in attendance.
This construction milestone marks the completion of the structural framework for the East Wing (7,195 square feet) and West Wing (21,790 square feet) expansions of the museum
The entire project—set to be completed by Fall 2025—also includes 42,703 square feet of enhancement renovations to the existing facility, with a focus on delivering immersive and educational experiences for visitors of all ages.
The East Wing and West Wing expansions of the NCCHR will introduce a Family Gallery for children under 12, a dedicated gallery on the Reconstruction Era, and updates to permanent exhibits, including a redesigned gallery to display papers and artifacts from the Morehouse College Martin Luther King Jr. Collection.
These expansions will also feature state-of-the-art classrooms, versatile spaces for events and conferences, retail areas, and new cafe.
Jill Savitt, President and CEO of NCCHR, said the expansion is essential to advance its work as a leading cultural organization that connects history to the present and inspires visitors to become changemakers.
“As we mark our first decade, this build brings The Center closer than ever to fulfilling our founders’ vision of becoming a nationally recognized educator and convener that promotes respect for the civil and human rights of all people,” Savitt said in a statement. “We thank Juneau, our extraordinary team of partners, and all the workers for their exceptional skill, ingenuity and care in this project. We look forward to the months ahead as we merge the museum’s new wings and complete the interior.”
The project developer, DaVinci Development Collaborative, and the architect, Perkins & Will, have worked closely with Juneau and NCCHR to bring the expansion to life.
