Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery (SMAG) has started preparations for its relocation to the Shropshire town's old Music Hall from its existing Barker Street home in late 2012.
A restoration project is currently underway to preserve the buildings behind the façade of the Music Hall, with the new attraction scheduled to open its doors to the public in early 2013.
Shropshire Council cabinet member for culture Mike Owen said: "A large number of people are working extremely hard to restore the old Music Hall, ready for the museum's move to its new home later next year."
SMAG manager Tim Jenkins added: "The new museum will be a focal point for both local people and visitors to the town."
