The physical construction of museum exhibits, involving the building, installation, and maintenance of exhibit components.
Concept Development: The process of generating and refining ideas for a museum exhibition based on research and the goals of the institution.
Storytelling: The technique of creating engaging narratives and communicating information through exhibits.
Audience Analysis: The process of understanding the target audience and adapting the exhibit content and design to their needs and interests.
Interpretation: The practice of providing context and meaning to objects on display.
Object Curation: The selection and presentation of objects in an exhibit to communicate a particular message or story.
Design: The creation of the visual and physical aspects of an exhibit, including layout, graphics, lighting, and materials.
Content Development: The research, writing, and editing of exhibit text, labels, and multimedia content.
Project Management: The management of timelines, budgets, and personnel involved in the exhibit construction process.
Lighting: The use of lighting techniques to highlight specific objects and create a specific atmosphere in an exhibit.
Audiovisual Production: The creation and integration of audio and video elements into the exhibit design.
Accessibility: The design and implementation of exhibits that are accessible to visitors with disabilities or special needs.
Conservation: The preservation of delicate and historic objects on display in an exhibit.
Installation: The physical process of preparing and installing objects, graphics, and multimedia elements in an exhibit.
Interactive Exhibits: The design of exhibits that encourage visitor participation and engagement.
Marketing and Promotion: The promotion of the exhibit to the public through advertising, social media, and other channels.
Interactive Exhibits: These exhibits incorporate interactive technologies to engage visitors actively. It could be a touchscreen interface, augmented reality or virtual reality, immersive exhibits, or games-based interactives.
Object Displays: In this type of exhibit, objects such as artifacts, specimens are displayed along with explanatory labels, text, and graphics to illustrate the history, cultural significance, or scientific information.
Multi-Media Shows: Multi-media exhibits display a combination of video, interactive displays, graphics, and sound, designed to create a cinematic experience for the visitors.
Themed Exhibits: These exhibits are designed around a central theme or idea, such as the human body, outer space, or ancient civilizations, etc. Theme-based exhibits are created to provide an immersive experience that educates and entertains.
Scenic Fabrication: Scenic Fabrication refers to the creation of immersive environments, such as recreating a particular historical period, location, or natural habitat. Scenic fabrication could include the construction of buildings, trees, rocks, and other elements to create the desired environment.
Live Performances: Live performances such as plays, musicals, concerts, or lectures are often part of an exhibit's programming.
Dioramas: Dioramas are immersive exhibits that create lifelike representations of natural or historical scenes, often using scale models and artificial lighting to create a sense of realism.
Interactive Science Exhibits: Interactive Science Exhibits are designed to encourage visitors to learn and explore the scientific principles and concepts by engaging with them through interactive exhibits.
Historical Exhibits: Historical exhibits tell stories about the past and the events that shaped the world we live in today. Such exhibits feature artifacts, historical documents, photographs, and other materials.
Mobile Exhibits: These exhibits are designed to travel and often showcase a museum's collections outside the walls of its traditional location. Mobile exhibits could include online exhibits or those designed for a traveling truck or van.