Jacksonville Area Museum's Phase II Expansion Recreates Buildings, Trees, and Honors Historic Figures, Past Board President &...

Published on April 8, 2025

Jacksonville Area Museum's Phase II Expansion Recreates Buildings, Trees, and Honors Historic Figures, Past Board President "Work on the Jacksonville Area Museum’s Phase II expansion project continues, and officials say a large portion of it will be ready in time for the city’s Bicentennial. The project that began just over a year ago is making large strides and will triple the current exhibit space. Jacksonville Area Museum Board President David Blanchette says for the new space, the board has taken inspiration from a world renowned facility that’s right up the road in Springfield." Phase II Expansion Recreates Buildings, Trees, and Honors Historic Figures, Past Board President – WLDS