Balfour Beatty and Stellar will oversee all vertical construction for the $85-million project, which will bring a new museum to the Shipyards East area on the Northbank of Downtown Jacksonville. Plans for the new museum comprise 130,000 square feet for exhibitions, programs, and events along with a new-and-improved space for the planetarium.
The DIA’s board recently provided unanimous approval for MOSH to proceed with the land disposition process for a four-acre parcel at the Shipyards East. The museum’s new building will be constructed on a 2.5-acre section of that property. Estimating and budgeting began in February 2022, with construction commencing in 2023 following all necessary site approvals through the DIA and City Council.
“Jacksonville is a dynamic city, and MOSH is an established leader within its cultural community,” said Dave Campbell, Balfour Beatty Project Executive. “We are honored to have the opportunity to partner with MOSH on this iconic development and have the unique opportunity to shape the future of downtown.”
“MOSH is a community pillar that has inspired scores of designers, engineers, and innovators within our region,” said Richard Lovelace, Senior Vice President, Commercial at Stellar. “Through our participation in this joint venture with Balfour Beatty, we hope to create a building where the next generation of creative thinkers can find inspiration to become pioneers and leaders.”
