The buffalo soldiers museum will develop an architectural design plan for preserving the interior of the historic fort lawton the 25TH infantry band building, as the new location for the museum

The Buffalo Soldiers Museum received a $410,000 Project Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the Museum Grants for African American History and Culture program (CFDA 45.309), awarded on October 1, 2025. The museum will develop a comprehensive architectural design plan for the interior preservation and renovation of the historic Fort Lawton 25th Infantry Band Building, which will serve as the new location for the museum. Deliverables include detailed interior architectural design specifications and structural requirement documentation to guide future renovation and occupancy of the facility.

The project will be executed in partnership with Washington State Trust for Historic Preservation, Washington State Heritage Caucus, the Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI), Historic Seattle, Seattle's Parks Foundation, and Seattle Parks and Recreation. The work is scheduled for completion by March 31, 2027, and will establish the foundational design and structural specifications necessary for the museum's relocation to this significant historic property in Tacoma, Washington.

Working in partnership with washington state trust for historic preservation, washington state heritage caucus, the museum of history and industry (mohai), historic seattle, seattle's parks foundation, and seattle parks and recreation, the museum will develop an architectural design plan for the interior and will detail the structural needs for future museum location. The project activities include developing the interior's architectural design plan along with detailed renovation specifications requirements.