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Houston, Texas – Paintings, sculptures, and other artworks finally be back on display for Spring residents. The Pearl S. Fincher Museum of Fine Arts plans to reopen after being closed for more than a year. The museum got closed since it was flooded by Hurricane Harvey.

On Thursday, November 8 the Pearl S. Fincher, the museum announced its plan to reopen on Saturday, November 17.

It has been undergoing renovations over the last couple years due to Hurricane Harvey.

Museum of Fine Arts Flooded Last Year

Last year the museum was flooded during the Hurricane. But it’s on his way to being restored to its former glory.

According to museum board chairman after its restoration, it’s going to look like it used to some 10 years ago, by the time it first opened.

The Museum of Fine Arts was not the only object which got damaged by the flood. The Barbara Bush Library, Precinct 4 courthouse, and other businesses were damaged by several feet of floodwaters. Those building got shot down for months to complete repairs.

According to Cobb, the museum replaced equipment, floors, and underwent extensive restoration. Altogether, the changes cost the museum nearly $2 million.

The nearby library was the place where the museum hosted its activities and events while the museums’ doors were closed.

Fortunately enough the majority of the artworks didn’t get affected. The collection is mostly intact, which is a huge relief. Artworks like those on display at the Houston Museum of Fine Arts are impossible to replace. Therefore, it’s very important for museums like this one to take steps to protect their collections. We’re glad that our local museum did exactly that ahead of one of the most destructive hurricanes in Houston history.

The door of the museum will open to the public from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.