The Longmont Museum Capital Campaign
The Longmont Museum is entering the final phase of construction
and will begin renovating the entrance and galleries in summer 2025!
We still need your help to fund this next phase of expansion and gallery completion.
$8.1m goaL
Project Goals
Expanding the Museum
Since its modest beginnings in 1940 as a small exhibit space in the carriage house at Callahan House, the Longmont Museum has experienced remarkable growth and transformation over the span of 80+ years. It has evolved into a leading hub for groundbreaking programming, captivating exhibits, and impactful educational experiences in Northern Colorado for individuals of all ages. With its distinct local connections, the Longmont Museum symbolizes a community that embraces diversity, fosters connections, and celebrates a vibrant tapestry of customs and cultures.
Expansion Initiative
After careful evaluation of its mission and strategic plan, as well as the continuous increase in attendance, it is clear that the Longmont Museum needs to undergo an expansion. The museum will embark on a comprehensive construction project aimed at enhancing every aspect of its operations, encompassing not only the galleries but also the provision of expanded office space to accommodate the growing staff.
Children's Gallery
DreamLab is where imagination meets discovery—a place where children turn dreams into reality through experimentation and learning. Kids don’t just play— they explore, test ideas, and solve problems through hands-on, interactive experiences. Like any great laboratory, DreamLab is built for exploration. Here, children take risks, create, and learn by doing. No two dreams are the same— each child brings their own ideas, their own curiosity, and explores their own dreams at the Longmont Museum.
Feature Gallery Expansion
Expanding the size of our feature gallery to provide more room for artists, accommodate multiple exhibits simultaneously and feature more robust touring exhibitions.
History Gallery Renovation
While we look to update our permanent history gallery, the Museum is prioritizing bringing staff into conversation and collaboration with humanities scholars, tribal representatives, evaluation and interpretation consultants, and community members to bring a fresh perspective to our regional history. We aim to create a refined exhibit that uses new scholarship and a broader selection of stories to teach visitors of all ages about the history of the region.
Mission Support
Increasing office and support spaces to align with our strategic plan of increased staffing, enabling us to offer more diverse programming and fulfill our mission.
Ways to Give
The Longmont Museum is a cultural center in Northern Colorado where people of all ages can explore history, experience art, and discover new ideas through dynamic programs, exhibitions, and events. Your support is vital to the Museum’s expansion, which will give our community access to transformative cultural experiences that engage and inspire.
As a reminder, all of the capital campaign donations are being processed through the Friends of the Longmont Museum. More information on our Frequently Asked Questions page.
Donate by Mail
Checks can be made out to the
Friends of the Longmont Museum with “Capital Campaign” in the memo and mailed to 400 Quail Rd. Longmont, CO 80501
Donate Through your donor-advised fund
Send a donation to the
Friends of the Longmont Museum,
indicating the capital campaign.
Tax ID number 84-1017335.
Corporate Donations & Employer Matches
Please contact Meaghan Peters
to learn about our exciting corporate giving opportunities.
If your employer matches donations, consider submitting your capital campaign contribution to double your support!
Make a Planned Gift
Learn more about joining other generous individuals investing in the future of the Longmont Museum.
Please email Meaghan Peters
Volunteer
Volunteers serve throughout the Museum.
They help conduct school tours, complete administrative tasks, build exhibits, and catalog and document the Museum’s collections. Questions? Want to fill out an application? Please email Courtney Pletcher
or call 303-651-8374.
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Get in Touch
The Longmont Museum
400 Quail Road
Longmont, CO 80501
Hours
9am to 5pm Monday – Saturday
1pm to 5pm Sunday
Campaign Questions?
303-651-8347