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Megan Johnsen posted a new Topic
Monday, Feb 24, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Bas-Relief Tactile Accessibility
Hi all. I am curious about best practices with bas-relief tactiles in exhibits. Specifically, if there is a full audio description of the exhibits, plus a Braille book transcript of all exhibits, do tactiles require raised lettering and Braille labels? One or the other? What does your exhibit use?
Thank you!
Thank you!
Matthew Orand posted a reply on Re: Ceiling height - industry standard?
Monday, Feb 24, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Said: We have a temporary gallery with 9' clearance to the light track and another one with 10' 8" clearance. Both have pockets with slightly higher ceiling heights that could fit some taller elements, but it would limit where we could place ...
Gabe Taylor posted a reply on Re: Ceiling height - industry standard?
Monday, Feb 24, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Said: We don't have an enclosed ceiling in our temporary space and most of our galleries. They're mostly exposed ceilings for easier access to electric and HVAC. We do have paint lines (usually at 14' in height) in the exhibits which is how w...
Cynthia Brown posted a reply on Re: Ceiling height - industry standard?
Monday, Feb 24, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Said: For children’s museums, we always recommend not exceeding 8’ for traveling exhibits (and know that there are always wonky soffits you need to contend with. Happy to chat with you more about typicals.
I hope you’re doing well, my friend!
Cy...
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!)
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