Making A Museum KC (#MakingAMuseumKC) is the name of The Museum of Kansas City’s multi-year, multi-staged capital campaign (started in 2016) to secure funding for the restoration and rehabilitation of the entire historic property and museum campus.
Our Making A Museum KC campaign logo uses specific colors to identify projects that are part of the campaign and to illustrate the transformative restoration and rehabilitation process.
- Patina is adapted from the green color of the aged copper on the buildings, representing the gift of the property by the R.A. Long family to create a public museum, the importance of historic preservation, and the passage of time.
- Magenta was inspired by the magnificent sunsets seen from the Museum grounds and the adjacent parkland, representing transformation on the horizon, and the illumination of untold stories.
- Purple is part of our primary logo, representing the blending of red and blue, the intersection of diverse viewpoints, and the strength of coming together for collective impact.

Corinthian Hall, the 34,000 square-foot former mansion, was reopened to the public in October 2021, after several years of architectural design by International Architects Atelier (IAA), exhibit design by Gallagher & Associates, construction by JE Dunn Construction, and exhibit fabrication and installation by Kubik Maltbie.
Currently, the Museum is actively working with IAA on architectural design and JE Dunn Construction to restore and renovate the remaining historic buildings and historic structures on the property including the Carriage House, Lodge (former Horse Trainer’s Home), Carpenter’s Shed, Pergola, Perimeter Fence and Gates, and Conservatory, which will become JewelHouse. The Museum is also working with IAA on the design of new experiences on the grounds including a James Turrell Skyspace.
Please check back here for updates about the design and construction progress (including projected dates for groundbreakings and timelines for completion) and to make contributions.
At this time, you may make a contribution on-line for the JewelHouse, Carriage House, and Skyspace for any amount up to $10,000. If you are interested in giving levels and benefits at $25,000 and above, please contact Director & CEO Anna Marie Tutera at [email protected].

Rendering of JewelHouse by International Architects Atelier.

View looking west from N. Indiana Ave. at the Lodge and beyond it the Carriage House with Corinthian Hall on the left, ca. 1913.

James Turrell – Skyspace Rendering, © James Turrell, Rendering by International Architects Atelier.