PROJECTS AT THE MUSEUM
Past Projects
As a museum we are always looking at creative ways to generate revenue. Not only for operating costs but for actual restoration projects, event planning and travelling exhibit opportunities.
1999 = Ranger Station added to village
2003 = Reception Gallery built
2006 = World of Wildlife is built
2012 = Trapper Cabin (Replica) is built
2012 = Chapel (Replica) is built
2013 = Village Stage is built
2014 = Peace Pole installed
2014 = Digital Sign purchased
2015 = Fence Project begins
2015 = Art Mural Project begins
2015 = Fundraising for museum addition begins - land purchased
2016 = Barn repainted
2016 = Replace reception gallery and wildlife exhibit lights to LED
2016 = Blacksmith shop renovated
2017 = Ranger Station stove restored
2017 = Ranger Station hole in roof gable repaired
2017 = Reception Gallery General Store renovated
2017 = Pioneer House wooden sidewalk removed
2017 = Ferryman House repaint
2017 = Administration Office repainted
2017 = Refresh museum website
2018 = Bergen Schoolhouse steps replaced
2018 = Upgrade security system and emergency lighting
2018 = Reception Gallery & Wildlife roof replacement including eves and downspouts
2018 = Time Capsule
2018 = Metis Exhibit Revitalization
2018 = Whiskers becomes museum mascot and gets his own Instagram page
2019 = Youth Building renamed Round Building - facility rental space, equipped with public wifi, LED lights
2019 = Round Building water fountain repaired
2019 = Gathering area sidewalk - connecting round building to gallery
2019 = Install gallery AED
2019 = Modify Gallery entrance for limited mobility visitors
2019 = 3 large village trees removed due to age and health
2020 = Village exterior solar lights installed
2020 = Reception Gallery South wall & door re-painted
2020 = Barn concession modified for Timeless Antique Photo Booth (Costumes, props, and set)
2020 = Gathering area gravel and rock fill
2020 = Memorial Tree installed for Volunteers
2020 = Women of Aspenland Exhibit Revitalization
Current Projects
There is ALWAYS something to upgrade or repair. We are able to provide charitable tax receipts to those that donate.
Here are some of our on-going projects:
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Lower Village - irrigation lines
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Lower Village - sandbox project
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Lower Village - volunteer memorial garden
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Village ground and garden - identification
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Tractor Exhibit - restoration
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Agriculture exhibit - pole shed cover & restoration
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School house - repaint & chimney repair
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School house - Bell tower maintenance
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Pioneer house - Ramp Replacement
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Reception Gallery - Reception Renovation
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Reception Gallery - Storage Space
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Reception Gallery - Exterior Signage
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Archives - Digitization Project
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Collections - Software upgrade
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Ranger Station chimney refurbish
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Museum Programming
