By james art 
Ground is broken next week for a new building at the Tallahassee Museum. It will house a major cultural exhibition as well as be home to the museum’s collection of historical artefacts.
Today, the Tallahassee Museum has several small exhibit buildings scattered around the property. But the new structure, which will run between Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church and Murat House, will be much larger and better equipped. Museum executive director Russell Dawes says it will be home to a brand new exhibit.
“This building will eventually house a new exhibit called ‘Journeys,’ looking at all peoples, cultures, whether Greek, Irish, enslaved peoples.” Because what we are today are reflections of those who came before us.”
At the same time, he said the 1,200-square-foot space will allow for permanent
showcasing the museum’s vast collection of artifacts and historical exhibits, many of which have not been seen by the public before.
“But it’s also a great opportunity for us to get a lot more of our collectibles out, because this building is going to be air-conditioned, there’s going to be security, so we can get some of those priceless treasures out that help us tell the story.”
Dawes said construction should be completed in 2025. The project was made possible in large part by a major gift from the Rotary Club of Tallahassee in honor of the organization’s 100th anniversary.