Museum receives $500,000 for Glass Pavilion repairs, upgrades

The Toledo Museum of Art will receive $500,000 from the state for maintenance and renovations to the Glass Pavilion, officials announced Thursday.

The funding was part of the two-year state budget approved by the Ohio General Assembly earlier this summer. The award was announced Thursday by state Rep. Michele Grim (D., Toledo) at a news conference at the Glass Pavilion.

Museum CEO Adam Levine said the money will be used for various renovation projects at the Glass Pavilion including replacing the exterior doors and canopies, improving accessibility, and promoting more energy-efficient climate control.

“As the Glass Pavilion nears its 20th birthday, we have exciting plans for its future, and these state dollars for infrastructure will help ensure that future comes to pass,” Mr. Levine said.