Fresno Metropolitan Museum of Art and Science, Art and science museum in downtown Fresno, California.
The museum occupied the historic 1922 Fresno Bee Building, featuring permanent science galleries and flexible art exhibition spaces across multiple floors.
The institution opened in 1984 as a regional museum for the San Joaquin Valley, becoming one of the largest museums between San Francisco and Los Angeles.
The museum displayed rotating exhibitions of modern art, scientific discoveries, and educational programs that served the diverse communities of Central California.
The museum underwent a 28 million dollar renovation in 2005 to enhance gallery spaces and add modern facilities before its closure in January 2010.
The building incorporated a reflective pool beneath its cantilevered structure, creating a microclimate that helped moderate temperatures during summer months.
GPS coordinates: 36.74024,-119.79578
Latest update: March 4, 2025 14:01
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