We would like to invite you to the patrons' pre-opening party. This by invitation only black tie party will be held November 14^th, from 7 PM to 10 PM. There will be a special ribbon cutting ceremony with the mayor at 7:30 PM. Afterwards, there will be complimentary hors d'oeuvre and champagne. Valet parking will be available from 6:45 PM.

You will see first hand the new exhibits in the just constructed annex. The first floor is given over to temporary exhibits, with the first in the series of famous paintings by grand masters. This exhibit will feature Leonardo da Vinci.

The second and third floors will house permanent exhibits, with local historical artifacts on the second floor and a collection of interest to numismatists, philatelists and gem-lovers on the third floor. Our numismatic collection has some of the finest specimens of Egyptian and Roman coins as well as a nearly complete collection of early American coins. Philatelists will enjoy the wide variety of interesting and beautiful stamps, from all the countries of the world.

The museum will be open to the public starting at 9 AM, November 15^th.