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Michelle Wright posted a new Topic
Monday, Feb 24, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Ceiling height - industry standard?
We are in planning stages for future traveling exhibits, and have been wondering what is a standard ceiling height in most museum gallery/exhibit spaces in the US? I know a typical ceiling height for residential buildings is considered to be around 9 feet high, but museum spaces may be higher.
So, what is the average ceiling height in your facility? (Thank you in advance for sharing!)
So, what is the average ceiling height in your facility? (Thank you in advance for sharing!)
Sheila Spalding posted a reply on Re: Seeking Creative Solutions for Temporary Mu...
Monday, Feb 24, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Said: I love reading all these great creative ideas!
Paul Orselli posted a reply on Re: Seeking Creative Solutions for Temporary Mu...
Monday, Feb 24, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Said: Hey Rachel,Here are two FREE resources that will give you some inspiration and ideas for temporary exhibits:1) A quick dozen tabletop exhibit ideas (with links):
Beth Housewert posted a reply on Re: Seeking Creative Solutions for Temporary Mu...
Sunday, Feb 23, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Said: @Allyson... thanks for the Museum Minds Collaborative shout out!
Beth Housewert posted a reply on Re: Seeking Creative Solutions for Temporary Mu...
Sunday, Feb 23, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Said: I am a HUGE fan of transitional exhibits! We did a session all about them at last year's InterActivity. These are exhibits that aren't permanent, aren't traveling, aren't programmatic... AND they stick around for a month or...
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