Plans for a Gospel Music Hall of Fame (GMHOF) museum are underway after local St. Louis developer PGAV Destinations joined the efforts of Founder Dr. Monica Butler to transform the historic Second Baptist Church into a cultural hub by mid-2025.
The architecture and design company has committed to help create a master plan for the museum to uphold the rich gospel legacy of St. Louis, a city Butler has deemed “the Bible Belt of Gospel.” According to First Alert 4 , plans include securing stakeholders and funders to invest in the vision for the museum. PGAV Vice President Diane Lochner said the architectural design company, which boasts a portfolio of museums and attractions worldwide, is “really trying to develop the road map for her.”
Over the next six months, the building, located on North Kingshighway, will undergo a three-phase transformation as PGAV and Butler consider site feasibility, create a design for the future guest experience, and develop a plan of action for long-term success.