Conceptual site plan, Martha Lyon Landscape Architecture, LLC, 2015
With the help of a noted historical architect, WHS&M developed a plan to implement our vision of a integrated building with new exhibition space and facilities.
WHS&M Board of Directors and community members witness the backhoe jaws devour and remove the crumbling front portion of the middle section of the museum. The portion that had been a painting studio for artist John Mulcahy for years was taken down and removed. Mulcahy passed away ten years ago and his paintings and personal energy are missed here in Wellfleet.
Mulcahy art studio prior to the Fall 2018 demolition
Photo taken Fall 2018 as demolition began
We are very excited about the renovation project currently underway. The community witnessed the restoration of the facades at 266, 258 and 262 Main Street into one continuous building with original mid-century color and appearance. The Period Garden returned with additional landscaping, making the building an attractive and welcoming feature to the entrance to downtown. The new open space and restored façade of the WHS&M remind us of days gone by.
Photo taken Spring 2022
The WHS&M Main Street façade has been restored to its original mid-nineteenth century color and appearance. An addition that will house code and ADA (American with Disabilities Act) compliant stairways, bathrooms, a kitchenette, formal lobby, and an elevator making the museum fully accessible is nearly complete. We are embarking on a plan to integrate the three structures to create uninterrupted interior flow (please see the working design below). Reconfigured interior rooms will include a reception area, Museum shop, interactive exhibit spaces, a multi-purpose space, and a climate-controlled room for archival storage. We will upgrade the museum computers and IT systems.
Consider collaborating with us to make this our accessible and inviting entrance to the museum.
In this working design, subject to change, you can see the addition of stairways, accessible ramp and restrooms, place for an elevator and a welcoming entrance to the entire museum.
If you are as excited as we are about the potential for our newly renovated Museum, please consider a donation to our Capital Campaign. Every contribution brings these plans a bit closer to realization.
In the final phase of the building and restoration project, we will upgrade the museum computers and IT systems, install the elevator, and complete the exterior landscaping, painting, disability parking, and front and rear ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) accessible access. Once completed, the entire community as well as out-of-town visitors will benefit from the newly renovated, state-of-the-art museum.
Photo taken Spring 2022