The Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art has unveiled bold plans for a grand reimaging of the museum and surrounding land, writes Rosa Cartagena for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
The years-long, $100 million expansion will see the addition of new art galleries, new classroom spaces, walking trails, and a nature preserve. The redesign will also connect the property to Andrew and N.C. Wyeth’s historic homes and studios, making the completed project a 325-acre campus with a wide scope of guest experiences.
The new 40,000 square foot gallery will house five galleries, with a focus on Chester County’s historic ties to the famed Wyeth family. A smaller gallery will specifically highlight Andrew’s works.
Outside, scenic walking trails will be open to the public, allowing guests to seamlessly navigate the multi-building setup. The new design will also include flood prevention measures, including innovative stormwater infrastructure, following Hurricane Ida’s devastating destruction of the property in 2021.
The Brandywine Conservancy has partnered with a range of partners from across the globe to complete the ambitious expansion. Philly-founded Field Operations, the firm behind New York’s iconic High Line, will reimagine the landscape design.
Tokyo-based architecture firm Kengo Kuma & Associates also ranked above 31 potential firms to manage the architectural and building design.
Construction is slated to begin in spring 2027, with an expected opening date in the fall of 2029.
Read more about The Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art’s upcoming expansion in The Philadelphia Inquirer.
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