Since 1998, visitors to the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry have entered the building from the ground level on the west side.
This month, the museum announced it will build an above-ground Welcome Hall in front of the currently closed North side Portico that will connect to the museum building via a glass structure.
Dr. Chevy Humphrey, President and CEO of the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, said in a news release. "We heard from our community that they wanted a Museum that was more welcoming, more accessible and more connected to the people we serve, and we listened."
The plan for the Welcome Hall will also include adjacent, outdoor Science Gardens, which will be open to the public without admission.
Griffin MSI officials did not provide a time frame for construction.
