Breaking Ground: the Mint Museum Expansion January 16, 2009

This is a model display of the Mint Museum's major expansion project. Currently under construction in Charlotte's burgeoning Center City, the new 145,000-square-foot, five-story facility will combine inspiring architecture with groundbreaking exhibitions to provide unparalleled art experiences for its visitors. The facility will include studios, classrooms, an interactive Family Gallery, a 250-seat Auditorium, a Cafe, a multi-story Atrium, rooftop terrace special events spaces, and over 36,000 square feet of space for permanent collections and special exhibitions.