The Peto Museum is excited to announce the long-planned expansion of our historic Museum.
The plan moving forward, approved by the Peto Board of Trustees and the Island Heights Planning Board, will provide for additional exhibition space on the ground floor of the Museum, a dedicated ADA-compliant restroom, a wheel-chair lift to make the entire main floor accessible, and greater meeting and community space. The plan, designed by noted local architect George Thompson, will be in character with the existing Museum building and feature the same exterior design and paint colors.
The Peto Board of Trustees believes that these changes will enable the Museum to fulfill its mission of promoting Peto’s legacy, providing art and arts education, and fostering engagement with the community.
Fundraising for the project is progressing well, with about two-thirds of the needed funds already secured. Donations and additional sponsors for the project are still needed and greatly welcomed.
Facts and Figures
- Architect: George Thompson, Architect
- Site Plan Engineer: Rob Harrington, East Coast Engineering, Inc.
- Builder: Yetman Building Contractors, LLC.
- Anticipated Final Cost: $450,000
- Raised to Date: $400,000
- Anticipated Start Date: September 2024
- Anticipated Completion Date: March 2025
- Square footage of exhibition area: 546 square feet
- Square footage of catering kitchen: 153 square feet
- Features of expanded Area:
- Large space for exhibits, community events, meetings and lectures added.
- ADA lift added between reception area and exhibit space.
- Kitchen/reception area renovated.
- New dedicated catering kitchen created.
- ADA-compliant handicap-accessible restroom added.
- Exterior of addition will blend with existing exterior.
- French doors, stairs and walkway added to eastern exterior of exhibit space.
- Eastern part of the garden replanted and revitalized.