The funding will be used to support the creation of a new heritage service in Watford Town Hall, alongside neighbouring venues like the Colosseum and Library. This move aims to enhance visibility and accessibility for visitors.
The timeline indicates that the construction for the new museum will begin early next year, with a planned opening in the autumn of 2025, featuring three main galleries: Introducing Watford, Sporting Watford, and We Are Watford.
The old museum's Georgian-era building, constructed in 1775, cannot be fully accessible to visitors, prompting the move closer to the town center to improve visitor experiences.
While the previous museum location is listed and will be preserved, the council intends to sell it, making way for the new heritage service better suited for the community's needs.
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