Jack Becker sees it when visitors lounge on the Joslyn Art Museum’s grand steps, built nearly a century ago, and gawk up at the museum’s new addition.

He sees it on social media, when Nebraskans and museumgoers from around the country post Instagram-worthy photos in the soaring atrium and new pavilion. And the museum director sees it in the large crowds viewing the museum’s new 20th century art collection — housed in the new wing of the museum — as art and architecture collide to bring The Joslyn newfound acclaim.

One year in, it looks like early but unmistakable success.

In 2025, its first full year after reopening with the 42,000-square-foot addition, The Joslyn is almost certain to break recent attendance records. It’s landing on lists of the best American art museums. Its new buildi

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