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African American Museum Conservation Studio in Dallas, TX
3536 Grand Avenue, Dallas, TX, 75210
African American Museum Conservation Studio is a renovation/alteration project at 3536 Grand Avenue, Dallas, in Dallas County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Dec 2026. The project has an estimated value of $1.3M across about 2,750 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $1.3M
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- Reported floor area
- 2,750 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $473/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 8 months
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32 days after the preceding date shown.
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244 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About African American Museum Conservation Studio
The African American Museum Conservation Studio is a $1,300,000 renovation project located at 3536 Grand Avenue in Dallas. The City of Dallas owns the site, and Kirksey Architecture serves as the design firm of record. The scope involves the buildout of a conservation studio within the existing museum facility, covering 2,750 square feet of space.
Registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation in March 2026, the project is pending plan review. Construction is scheduled to begin in May 2026, with the entire buildout targeted for December 2026. This timeline represents a 244-day scheduled build window, which is longer than the 92-day median for similar renovation filings in Dallas County.
Project Scale and Cost
The estimated cost of $1,300,000 places this project in the top quarter of renovation and alteration filings in the county. The computed cost per square foot is $473, which is significantly above the county median of $72 per square foot for comparable work. This premium reflects the specialized nature of conservation studio buildouts, which require specific environmental controls and finish standards distinct from standard commercial renovations.
Glenn Thomas Comtois is the registered accessibility specialist for this project. The filing indicates that the project involves public funds and is situated on public land. The City of Dallas has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $40,850,000, including infrastructure improvements at DFW Airport and recreation center upgrades in Dallas.
Location Context
The museum is situated in the 75210 ZIP code area of Dallas County. Census estimates for this neighborhood indicate a population of about 7,458 and a median household income of $28,739. The area is primarily renter-occupied, with a median owner-occupied home value of $110,800. The project contributes to the cultural infrastructure of this specific community within the broader Dallas metropolitan area.
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African American Museum Conservation Studio is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 3536 Grand Avenue, Dallas, TX 75210 in Dallas, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $1.3M covering 2,750 sq ft. City of Dallas is the property owner and Kirksey Architecture is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on March 30, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the conservation studio expected to be finished?
The project completion date on the TDLR filing is December 2026. Construction is scheduled to start in May 2026, with the entire buildout targeted for December 2026.
Who is the owner of the African American Museum Dallas project?
The City of Dallas is the owner and developer of record for this project. The work is being performed on public land using public funds.
What is the estimated cost of the conservation studio buildout?
The estimated cost for the 2,750-square-foot renovation is $1,300,000. This figure is above the county median for similar renovation and alteration projects in Dallas County.
Is the African American Museum Dallas open to the public?
The TDLR record tracks construction status, not business operations. The filing indicates the project is registered and pending plan review, with construction targeted for December 2026.
Who is the design firm for this project?
Kirksey Architecture is the design firm of record. They are also responsible for other projects in Texas, including work in Houston and Austin.
What is African American Museum Conservation Studio?
African American Museum Conservation Studio is a renovation/alteration project at 3536 Grand Avenue in Dallas, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Buildout of a conservation studio within a museum.
Is African American Museum Conservation Studio open in Dallas?
African American Museum Conservation Studio is still under construction in Dallas, TX, with an estimated completion of Dec 2026 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is African American Museum Conservation Studio located?
African American Museum Conservation Studio is located at 3536 Grand Avenue, Dallas, TX, 75210, in Dallas County.
Who is the owner or developer of African American Museum Conservation Studio?
City of Dallas is the property owner/developer of record for African American Museum Conservation Studio, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for African American Museum Conservation Studio?
Kirksey Architecture is the design firm of record for African American Museum Conservation Studio, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does African American Museum Conservation Studio cost and how big is it?
African American Museum Conservation Studio has an estimated construction value of $1.3M and approximately 2,750 square feet (about $473/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Buildout of a conservation studio within a museum.
Note: This project is registered under the Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) program. TDLR registration is required for commercial and public facility construction to ensure compliance with accessibility requirements under Texas Government Code Chapter 469.
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3536 Grand Avenue, Dallas, TX, 75210
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