Dali Museum unveils $65 million expansion in downtown St. Pete
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The Dali Museum is preparing for a major expansion that will bring new galleries, learning spaces, and immersive art experiences to its downtown St. Pete waterfront campus.
Museum officials on Wednesday unveiled plans for a $65 million expansion that will add approximately 35,000 square feet to the property at 1 Dali Boulevard.
Construction is expected to begin in fall 2026, with the new spaces scheduled to open to the public in 2028.
The expansion will introduce flexible gallery spaces designed for immersive exhibitions that blend art and technology, a dedicated learning center for K–12 students and adult education programs, and new community event spaces for gatherings and cultural programming.
“We are creating a museum that will stand with the great cultural institutions of the world, prepared to meet the expectations of today’s visitors and the curiosity of those who will walk through these doors decades from now,” said Hank Hine, executive director of The Dali Museum. “This is a defining moment for our institution and for St. Petersburg. It’s not about being bigger; it’s about being bolder.”
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