Announcements Archives

Revitalized Columbia Museum of Art opens to the public

In December of 2018, the Columbia Museum of Art completed its major revitalization, expansion and renovation project. It has now opened to the public, after completing successful planning, capital campaign, design and construction phases. In 2011, Verner Johnson, along with a full museum consulting ..

Monroe Science Center starts construction

Verner Johnson has been working as Design Architect with NC-based Architect Morris-Berg, the City of Monroe, NC and the Monroe Tourism Development Authority to redevelop an abandoned property on the edge of downtown. The Monroe Tourism Development Authority determined that a hands-on science and lea..

Behind the Scenes at the CMA

Thursday, July 19, 2018 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. | Meet and Greet at 6:30 p.m. | Tours at 7:00 p.m. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the second phase of our renovations with Executive Director Della Watkins. Light refreshments will be served. Members only. Registration is required as space is limited. Ren..

Pelham selected for $100 million national fire safety attraction

Pelham has been chosen as the site for a one-of-a-kind interactive center aimed at informing the public about safety. The National Center for Fire and Life Safety (NCFLS) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) announced today the NFPA HEROES Experience, the first public fire and life s..

National Infantry Museum Receives Arts and Humanities Award

The National Infantry Museum Foundation is proud to receive the 2017 Governor’s Award for the Arts and Humanities. The awards were given by Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal and his wife, Sandra, during a ceremony in the statehouse last week. “The First Lady and I are longtime supporters of the arts, hum..

ArchDaily publishes article on the Museum at Prairiefire

The architecture of the Museum at Prairiefire in Overland Park, Kansas celebrates the rich story of the region, stemming from the Kansas tradition of controlled prairie burns. Real Estate developer, Merrill Companies, contacted prominent Museum and Architect Planners – Verner Johnson to aid in cr..

Tubman Museum Wins National Terrazzo and Mosaic Association 2017 Honor Award

The Tubman Museum won a prestigious National Terrazzo and Mosaic Association 2017 Honor Award. VernerJohnson was the Architect for this 49,000 square foot new museum (including the floor design) which opened in 2015. As stated in the award description, "Inspired by a traditional African headdress,..

Those who made ultimate sacrifice honored at National Infantry Museum ceremony

Forty-eight years have passed since Sgt. Johnny Vent Johnson made the ultimate sacrifice for his country. As a medic serving the 2nd Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division of the U.S. Army, Johnson was stationed in PleiKu, Vietnam on Nov. 22, 1969. He died after running head-on int..

We have moved to a new Boston location!

We Have Moved! Our New Office Address: Verner Johnson, Inc. 10 High Street, Suite 501 Boston, MA 02110 Tel.: 617.437.6262 Google Map of new location ..

A True Renaissance Man

It is with great sadness that Verner Johnson, Inc. announces the death of our founder, E. Verner Johnson. Verner retired from the firm in 2008, but continued for several years in an Advisory role. Verner was a unique individual who has touched many people, directly and indirectly. An excerpt from V..