New Museum:
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Where will the new museum be located?
The new museum will be centrally located in the new Depot Park in Santa Cruz. The site is within walking distance of downtown, municipal wharf, Neary Lagoon, and proposed Monterey Bay Marine Sanctuary Visitor Center.
2. What will happen to the whale?
The whale sculpture in front of the present museum site is a well-loved feature of the Seabright beach neighborhood and will remain at its present site.
3. What will the new museum be like?
The new facility will be designed around the Museum's mission to inspire connection with the natural world.The new museum will provide examples of sustainability and stewardship not only in its exhibits, but also in the building itself and the surrounding landscaping.
4. Who will design the new museum?
The following firms have been selected to assist with the concept plan development and planning for the new museum:
Architect: William McDonough + Partners
Exhibit Designer: AldrichPears Associates
Landscape Architect: Andropogon Associates, Ltd.
Owner’s Representation: Rhodes / Dahl
5. Where can I found out more about similiar projects designed by the new Museum's architects?
William McDonough + Partners has designed several project which are recognized as landmarks of the sustainability movement:
Environmental Defense Fund National Headquarters New York, New York
Herman Miller “GreenHouse” Factory and Offices Holland, Michigan
901 Cherry, Offices for Gap Inc. San Bruno, CA
Adam Joseph Lewis Center for Environmental Studies Oberlin College, Oberlin, Ohio
