After reviewing proposals from numerous teams through our competitive process, we were particularly interested in the complementary nature of Balfour Beatty’s national experience and Stellar’s local roots," said Bruce Fafard, President and CEO of MOSH. "Our Board of Trustees and Genesis Oversight Committee were extremely impressed by Balfour Beatty and Stellar’s depth of experience in Northeast Florida. The firm brings local and national recreational facilities experience to the joint venture past projects include the Hale Koa Ilima Pool Renovation, Shades of Green at Disney World Renovation, Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens and bestbet Jacksonville gaming center. Stellar, a Jacksonville-headquartered design-build company, has more than 35 years of experience in design, engineering, construction and mechanical services. Additionally, the firm has experience leading complex new construction projects in Northeast Florida, such as the Jacksonville Regional Transportation Center the terminal expansion project at Jacksonville International Airport and Jacksonville University’s new basketball performance center. 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.īalfour Beatty has successfully delivered several museum projects, including the Perot Museum of Nature & Science and the Perot Family Turtle Creek Legacy Hall Museum in Dallas, Texas the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle, Virginia and the North Carolina Museum of Art expansion in Raleigh, North Carolina. JACKSONVILLE, Fla., January 28, 2022-( BUSINESS WIRE)-The Museum of Science & History (MOSH) today announced the selection of Balfour Beatty and Stellar as a joint venture to lead construction management for the MOSH Genesis project.īalfour 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. "Securing this approval reinforces both MOSH’s strength as a civic treasure and the community's enthusiasm for a nationally significant museum utilizing the green space on the banks of the St Johns River.Local joint venture will oversee vertical construction for new Museum at the Shipyards East "The DIA’s approval to proceed with a land lease is a win-win for our community and the many generous supporters who have committed to helping us turn this vision into a reality," said Christian Harden, chair of the MOSH board of trustees.
MOSH says a fundraising campaign has raised more than 36% of the project's estimated $85 million cost. A consultant's analysis found that a new 130,000-square-foot building on the Northbank would increase annual attendance from 175,000 to 469,000, nearly triple the museum's pre-pandemic budget and create 78 jobs.
MOSH had planned to expand its existing building but encountered construction challenges. But it has outgrown the 77,000-square-foot quarters and plans to build a significantly larger building across the river by December 2027.
The museum celebrated its 80th anniversary last year and has operated at 1025 Museum Circle
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