Wayside Exhibit Installation & Maintenance

Above:

HFC wayside exhibit planner Rich Helman checks newly installed waysides at Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks.

Right:

Tools and instructions for replacing a wayside exhibit panel.

The Center offers a variety of services in support of efforts to create and care for outdoor exhibits.

Base Installation

Site preparation and base installation are usually accomplished by park maintenance personnel working with interpretive staffs, or by local vendors under contract to a park. To assist in base installation, Harpers Ferry Center offers a 10-minute video that describes the process. Learn more about Base Installation »

Exhibit Maintenance

Harpers Ferry Center recommends that wayside exhibits be examined quarterly and that specific procedures be applied to exhibit panels that have been damaged by the elements or by vandals. Learn more about Exhibit Maintenance »

Techical Assistance/Rehab Program

The Wayside Exhibits Technical Assistance/ Rehab Program was established to support parks' efforts to maintain their wayside exhibits. A variety of services are available under this program. Learn more about the Technical Assistance/Rehab Program »

Replacing a Wayside Exhibit Panel

Wayside exhibit panels must periodically be replaced due to damage or deterioration. Fiberglass panels exposed to severe sunlight should be replaced about every two years. Learn more about Panel Replacement »

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Wayside Exhibits »

IN DEPTH:

Base Installation »

Exhibit Maintenance »

Technical Assistance/Rehab Program »

Panel Replacement »