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MOSH money adding up for new Northbank museum

August 01, 2023

Jacksonville’s Museum of Science & History is nearly halfway to it fundraising goal to build an expanded museum on the Northbank.

A $1 million donation this week from the Harden Family Foundation put the MOSH Genesis capital campaign close to $20 million.

Museum CEO Bruce Fafard says fundraising remains a top priority as the museum works to hit a $40 million capital goal by the end of the year. He envisions no issues as he plans to retire in February.

“We are very close to hitting that $20 million mark, so we have a lot of (momentum). The next item is to ensure that we continue to maintain the success that we have had,” he says.

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