Exhibits In-Depth

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• Museum & Visitor Center Exhibit Planning, Design, and Production Process

Exhibit planning, design & production:

• Media Evaluation & Visitor Research – A primer on the value of evaluation as an integrated part of the exhibit planning and design process. Includes evaluation reports and sources for more information.
• Exhibit Conservation Guidelines – An electronic publication in CD-ROM format comprised of narrative text, technical notes, and detailed illustrations. The Guidelines helps simplify the exhibition process by supplying a variety of practical preservation-oriented strategies and techniques.
• Exhibit Numbering System Guidelines (June 2000)
• Exhibit Requirements and Disciplines – A list of specialized knowledge and skills needed by those involved in exhibit development, and those requirements based on law, policy, or professional practice. This is a report generated by a database file which is continually evolving as new requirements and disciplines are identified.
• Museum & Visitor Center Exhibit Design/Build Process (March 2008) – An overview of the exhibit process used with the new design/build IDIQ contracts.
• Museum & Visitor Center Exhibit Planning, Design, and Production Process (March 2008) – An overview of the exhibit development process, including pre-design, schematic design, design development, production documents, and production support. Written by HFC Exhibit Designer Don Branch.
• Standard Exhibit Fabrication Specifications (December 2006)
• Standard Planning & Design Specifications (January 2008)
• Typography in Exhibits – Advice on selecting typefaces for NPS exhibits.

Working With Our Contractors:

• Managing an Exhibit Planning & Design Contract – Notes from an HFC Exhibit Designer on what to think about and look for during the administration of an exhibit planning and design contract.
• NPS Servicewide IDIQ Contracts

Contacting Us

Harpers Ferry Center has an initial contact point to assist parks with all their media needs. Call or email us to request information on our exhibit services, to get answers to technical questions, to obtain cost estimates, or for HFC assistance in developing and producing an exhibit. Contact Us