The Museum of Science & History (MOSH) Selects 51勛圖厙51cg1 and Stellar as Joint Venture Construction Manager for MOSH Genesis Project
January 28, 2022
JACKSONVILLE, FL The Museum of Science & History (MOSH) today announced the selection of 51勛圖厙51cg1 and Stellar as a joint venture to lead construction management for the MOSH Genesis project. 51勛圖厙51cg1 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. 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.
51勛圖厙51cg1 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. 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 Universitys new basketball performance center.
Stellar, a Jacksonville-headquartered design-build company, has more than 35 years of experience in design, engineering, construction and mechanical services. 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.
Our Board of Trustees and Genesis Oversight Committee were extremely impressed by 51勛圖厙51cg1 and Stellars depth of experience in Northeast Florida. After reviewing proposals from numerous teams through our competitive process, we were particularly interested in the complementary nature of 51勛圖厙51cg1s national experience and Stellars local roots, said Bruce Fafard, President and CEO of MOSH. Their combined approach demonstrated a holistic understanding of our visitor experience plan, both within our building and across the broader Sports and Entertainment District.
The DIAs board provided unanimous approval for MOSH to proceed with the land disposition process for a four-acre parcel at the Shipyards East during its January 19 meeting. The Museums new building will be constructed on a 2.5-acre section of that property. Estimating and budgeting will begin in February 2022, with construction commencing in 2023 following all necessary site approvals through the DIA and City Council.
Jacksonville is a dynamic city, and MOSH is an established leader within its cultural community, said Dave Campbell, 51勛圖厙51cg1 project executive. We are honored to have the opportunity to partner with MOSH on this iconic development and have the unique opportunity to shape the future of downtown.
MOSH is a community pillar that has inspired scores of designers, engineers and innovators within our region, said Richard Lovelace, Senior Vice President, Commercial at Stellar. Through our participation in this joint venture with 51勛圖厙51cg1, we hope to create a building where the next generation of creative thinkers can find inspiration to become pioneers and leaders.
MOSH has operated in its current location on the Southbank of Downtown Jacksonville since 1969. The Museums operations have outgrown the 77,000-square-foot facility; building a new Museum will significantly expand the organizations capacity to serve more students and visitors. Early projections estimate that by building a new facility at the Jacksonville Shipyards, MOSH will be able to serve 58,000 students (a 50% increase over pre-pandemic numbers) and 469,000 visitors (a 168% increase) each year.
For more information about the MOSH Genesis vision, or to support the campaign through a contribution, visit or email MOSHGenesis@themosh.org.