Washington, D.C. – The Donald J. Trump and John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts is pulling back the curtain on upcoming renovations, releasing documentation of wide-ranging improvements for its revitalization project. The materials offer a first look at the scope of work planned for the $257 million renovation, which will address decades of deferred maintenance and critical infrastructure needs.

“This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to restore and revitalize one of America's most iconic institutions, and we want the public to see exactly what that means,” said Matt Floca, Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer. “From compromised structural systems to end-of-life equipment, the needs are real and urgent. Renovations are moving forward with transparency and a commitment to restoring the Trump Kennedy Center to its rightful place as our nation's premier performing arts destination.”

Pre-Renovation Footage
Pre-Renovation Photos

The documentation details planned work across several major areas, including but not limited to:

• Repair hundreds of compromised expansion joints to stop extensive water infiltration.
• Replace 2,000+ pound soffit panels that have reached "end-of-life" status and present a public safety risk.
• Remediate water drainage issues that have caused systemic deterioration to marble slabs and damage beneath exterior pavers.
• Transition from the obsolete River Pump Room to a modern water tower-based system.
• Repair significant water damage to electrical rooms located beneath the main entrances.
• Upgrade theater seats and production improvements for modernization and safety of stagehands.
• Remediate hundreds of structural failure points in the parking garage, identified in water intrusion studies.

About The Trump Kennedy Center

The Donald J. Trump and John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts is America’s living memorial to President John F. Kennedy, attracting millions of visitors each year to more than 2,000 performances, events, and exhibits. With its artistic affiliate, the National Symphony Orchestra, the Center is one of the nation’s most prestigious performing arts centers, dedicated to providing world-class art, powerful education, and outstanding memorial experiences to the broadest possible constituency.

To learn more about the Center, please visit our website.