Museum exhibit fabrication – the Palmer museum exhibit in Sarasota.
Museum fabrication is exciting for us, as we have the pleasure of immersing ourselves in the exhibits we help build. Whether we are fabricating for a history museum or an art museum, there is always a story or a lesson to be learned. The Palmer exhibit at Historic Spanish Point in Sarasota was no exception – we were captivated with “Mrs. Potter Palmer: The Legendary Lady.”
Mrs. Palmer was an extraordinary woman, particularly for her time. She was a business savvy, politically connected socialite. She loved Sarasota, and in 1910 decided to establish a 350-acre estate there, which she named Osprey Point. Many of the lavish gardens and lawns that Mrs. Palmer created have now been restored at Historic Spanish Point. In 1976, it became the first site in Sarasota County to be listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Last month we had the pleasure of helping to update the Palmer museum exhibit. With just a few changes, the entire exhibit was revitalized – it is now more elegant, more modern and it is even easier to read. The museum fabrication facelift included:
- A fresh coat of paint for a clean slate
- New lighting for better visibility and a more modern feel
- New graphics for texture and color
- Layered graphic panels for dimension
The fresh coat of paint made a world of difference. It gave us a clean canvas to start with. The new lighting enhanced this clean slate, adding an air of richness. The Palmer museum exhibit no longer felt forgotten – it was given a new vitality.
We chose a china pattern from Mrs. Palmer’s era for the background graphics. The pattern truly set off the entire exhibit and added a beautiful old world feel that is both luxurious and comforting – a perfect means of conveying Mrs. Palmer’s influence.
A fresh coat of paint laid the pristine foundation for the revitalization of this museum exhibit.
Adding more color graphics and photos gave the exhibit some depth and character. The text is more readable and the layered panels lend a more substantial feel to the presentation. Overall, the subtle changes we made had a huge impact on this museum exhibit. It was as if the story of Mrs. Palmer came alive.
Before and after photos – before on the top, after on the bottom.
“Museum fabrication reminds us of when we were kids – how exciting it was when we would go on field trips to the art museum or the history museum. It’s this type of learning that is memorable for children, and we love to help make it a reality,” said Susan Canonico, CEO of ADM Two.
Exciting and engaging museum fabrication starts with choosing a great team to help with design. ADM Two are experts in custom museum exhibit fabrication, so give us a call at (813) 887-1960, and one of our knowledgeable staff can assist you with design ideas. Also, check out some of our other articles to get ideas for trade show booth design. For more information on the Palmer exhibit and Historic Spanish Point, visit www.historicspanishpoint.org.