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Portions of The Hub on Causeway and Bulfinch Crossing developments’ community benefits packages will be put toward ongoing repairs and redesign of the West End Museum.

The neighborhood historical museum has been closed since burst pipes flooded its ground-floor exhibit space at 150 Staniford St. in January.

The Boston Planning and Development Agency awarded $569,118 in community benefit payments from Bulfinch Crossing developer HYM Investment Group and The Hub on Causeway’s Boston Properties and Delaware North.

Museum staff were able to save the vast majority of artifacts chronicling the history of the former ethnic enclave, which was forever changed by urban renewal slum clearance in the 1950s. Management originally thought the 4,000-square-foot museum could reopen in two months.

But they subsequently discovered additional damage to interior walls caused by previous water leaks.

“Once the walls were opened, it was clear where the problems were,” Executive Director Sebastian Belfanti said. “The building owners decided to fix it, which is good, but that has extended the timeline.”

The museum is now expected to open in mid-2023.

The $1 million cost of repairs will also be partially covered from a $200,000 grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council. The museum plans to cover the rest through donations.

The redesign including movable walls will enable the museum to host larger events, and add digital and interactive exhibits, Belfanti said.

Belfanti was recently named a full-time employee after serving in a contract capacity since 2000, and Bob Potenza was hired as the museum’s full-time archivist and curator.