Administration announces bi-partisan Presidential Study Commission to Study Establishment of the National Museum of the American People; members appointed to Commission

Commission issues final report to President and Congress

An Act establishing the National Museum of the American People is signed by the President

Board appointed, staff formed

Fund-raising begins

Initial planning; scholars develop detailed story line

Land/building are transferred to Museum

Museum building design; build museum

Museum exhibition design; fabricate and install exhibitions

Design and prepare Museum components and programs

Commission, execute and install permanent art works

Plan Museum opening

Museum opens