Phelps Construction Group has begun the renovations to the National Museum of Immigration on Ellis Island in New York harbor, a project for The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation working in partnership with the National Park Service.
Phelps was selected by the foundation as the construction manager during the early stages of the project. Working alongside the architect, Highland Architects, and the exhibit designer, Ralph Applebaum Associates, Phelps has played a role in the design development, determining how to bring the museum up to current standards while preserving the historic fabric of this national monument.
The phased renovations to the 137,000-square-foot museum encompasses the main immigration building and the kitchen and laundry building. The project entails updating and creating new exhibits, performing ADA upgrades to public restrooms and upgrading the mechanical and life safety systems. Using its experience in working on historic structures, working along with the architect, structural engineer and the National Park Service, Phelps will also perform structural changes with minimal impact to the buildings.
Renovations are expected to be completed in 2026.
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