Renovation Updates · Leather Archives & Museum

May 2026

Monthly Update

We are finalizing the preparations to move the archives into storage. We are working with a professional archival moving and storage company to ensure safe handling of the materials.
LA&M has announced a partnership with Gerber Hart Library & Archive to host several key LA&M programs while we are closed. Check our calendar for new location information at leatherarchives.libcal.com

June 2026

Monthly Update

We are officially closed for the renovations
Our movers carefully packed all of the archives and collections, and they have been transported to their new climate controlled home while the work is being completed.
The first part of the renovation was demolition of the interiors! Both floors have been gutted and stripped to their bare bones, ready to begin the work of creating our new spaces!

July 2026

Monthly Update

Interior demolition is largely completed. The space is hardly recognizable, stripped down to its barest! Work on plumbing and the elevator shift begins now, along with new sewer lines.

August 2026

Monthly Update

August saw the completion of all interior demolition as the site is prepared for new construction. Plumbing was trenched.

September 2026

Monthly Update

The new building begins to take shape! Excavation of the site where the elevator will be installed is underway, and framing for new ceilings and walls has begun!