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Groundbreaking Ceremony Marks Start Of Museum Renovation

DENVER (CBS4) - The Denver Art Museum held a groundbreaking ceremony for its North Building Renovation Project on Wednesday.

The renovation will include an expanded gallery space for growing collections, a three-story welcome center, a more public rooftop venue and upgraded heating and safety features and electrical and tech improvements.

The process to move thousands of paintings and sculptures started in April 2017.

The $150 million renovation project is expected to be complete by 2021 in time for the museum's 50th anniversary.

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