Renovation of a museum in Ketchikan, Alaska. Conceptual plans call for the renovation of a museum.

In 2012, the City of Ketchikan contracted with Bettisworth Welsh Whiteley, LLC to analyze the existing condition of the Tongass Historical Museum building and determine necessary projects for its continued use as a museum. Among the priority projects for the building, it was determined that the existing HVAC system serving the building is inadequate to provide proper climate control for the museum's archives and collections. It has been determined that for the pending HVAC system to be effective and efficient, the exterior doors and windows must be replaced. Insulation and soffit ventilation was added in 2020. Replacement of doors and windows was originally approved in the 2020 budget. In 2021, lower level door and window replacement is prioritized to minimize effects to the collection. This project must be completed prior to the HVAC replacement project now programmed for 2023. As of February 28, 2022, this project is included in the City of Ketchikan's FY 2022-2026 CIP. Information regarding a design team and the contractor selection has not been disclosed. A firm timeline for construction has not been established. *Project information has been obtained through a public capital improvement plan (CIP). A CIP is a financial schedule for short- and long-range projects which is updated regularly. Information listed in the CIP often evolves based on funding availability and the project details, including timeline and value, are subject to change. The content management team will continue to pursue additional details as they become available.