Discovering the Real George Washington
Donald W. Reynolds Museum and Education Center, Mount Vernon, VA
This permanent exhibition explores the development of Washington’s character, the events that shaped it, and his pivotal role founding our country and its political institutions. The 17-gallery project features forensically-accurate figures of Washington, interpretive graphics, unique objects from Mount Vernon’s collection, immersive settings, three multimedia theater experiences, soundscapes and videos, manual and computer interactives, and a Hands-On-History space for public programs.
As part of this new, $60-million complex, MDA designed and documented all aspects of new gallery and building construction for the Education Center, including complete interior build-out, security, electrical and display-case conditioning systems and gallery finishes for integration by Project Architect GWWO, Inc. MDA also provided all 3-D exhibit design (casework, scenic recreations, artifact mount designs and layouts, models, dioramas, and graphic integration) and supervised the bid process, budget compliance, gallery preparation, exhibit fabrication and installation. Contract in association with Christopher Chadbourne & Associates and Dennis Earl Moore Productions.
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