Shop Notes
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Built to Tell a Story: The shared Craftsmanship Behind Museums & Themed Experiences
Read More: Built to Tell a Story: The shared Craftsmanship Behind Museums & Themed ExperiencesAt first glance, museums and themed entertainment may appear to serve different purposes and audiences. Increasingly, however, we’re seeing overlap in both visitor expectations and the creative approaches shaping these experiences. As those expectations evolve, so too do the environments created to meet them. Theme parks often use familiar intellectual properties to transport guests into…
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Inspiring Budding Builders: Creating an At-Home Makerspace
Read More: Inspiring Budding Builders: Creating an At-Home MakerspaceMakerspaces can be found at many museums, libraries, and community space. They’re also not just for adults, but for young children and teens. Giving children hands-on opportunities to become craftspeople, learn basic engineering principles, and explore their creative side is an important part of STEM and STEAM education. As a group of makers and craftspeople…
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On the Road Again: 6 Things to Remember When Building a Traveling Exhibit
Read More: On the Road Again: 6 Things to Remember When Building a Traveling ExhibitPeople who express interest in visiting a museum sometimes skip the trip because they feel there is nothing new to see or do there. A great traveling exhibit provides a novel experience that draws in new and repeat visitors. In fact, eighty percent of North American museums invest in traveling exhibitions to create short term…
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MoMoney Museum Turns Finance into Interactive Play
Read More: MoMoney Museum Turns Finance into Interactive PlayThe museum’s co-founders say Mo Money was created to address financial illiteracy in the US, using interactive experiences to make financial topics more engaging and accessible. The project also lands at a time when financial matters remain a practical concern for many households, particularly around debt, savings, and emergency planning. Read the full article from…
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Story of the Museum and Memorial reopens at The National WW1 Museum and Memorial
Read More: Story of the Museum and Memorial reopens at The National WW1 Museum and MemorialTo celebrate the Museum’s 100th Anniversary, Ravenswood Studio worked with The National WW1 Museum and Memorial to update their Story of the Museum and Memorial exhibit. New casework, artifact mounting, graphics, and interactives reflect not only the history of developing the museum, but the global impact WW1 had. The exhibit will open to the public…
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Perfecting Playtime: Building Playspaces with Kids in Mind
Read More: Perfecting Playtime: Building Playspaces with Kids in MindThere are few things as heartwarming as seeing a child gleefully enjoying playtime. It doesn’t matter if it is spontaneous or structured, play is an important part of child development. Whether you’re planning a museum exhibit for children, an immersive world of play at a public library, or a playground in a shopping mall, there…
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Children’s Discovery Museum officially opens new exhibit about farm and food this week
Read More: Children’s Discovery Museum officially opens new exhibit about farm and food this weekFrom the Farm to a Healthy Me is a new agricultural exhibit at the Children’s Discovery Museum in Normal, Illinois. This immersive experience teaches children about modern farming following crops from the field, to the food and products found in stores, to how nutrition affects our bodies. Ravenswood has spent the last few years working…
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Conner Prairie to unveil newly designed Museum Experience Center
Read More: Conner Prairie to unveil newly designed Museum Experience CenterVisitors will soon be able to explore Conner Prairie’s newly renovated Museum Experience Center (MEC). The six signature experiences in the MEC, “designed to spark curiosity and connection, span several areas, including: Read the full article from the Indianapolis Recorder here.
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MoMath Brings Prime Numbers to a Prime New Location
Read More: MoMath Brings Prime Numbers to a Prime New LocationMoMath, the National Museum of Mathematics, is an award-winning museum that highlights the role of mathematics in illuminating the patterns and structures all around us. Its dynamic exhibits, galleries, and programs are designed to stimulate inquiry, spark curiosity, and reveal the wonders of mathematics. The New York Times recently visited and reviewed the new building…
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MoMoney Rolls In: Museum of Money To Open in Downtown Dallas
Read More: MoMoney Rolls In: Museum of Money To Open in Downtown DallasDallas, Texas will be home to the Museum of Money’s first location, better know as MoMoney, opening in early 2026 in the West End Historic District. Designed as an immersive experience rather than a traditional museum, MoMoney turns abstract financial forces into tangible encounters visitors can see and touch, using installations and hands-on environments instead…
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In Slavery’s Wake Nominated for Blooloop Innovation Award
Read More: In Slavery’s Wake Nominated for Blooloop Innovation AwardExhibitions like In Slavery’s Wake: Making Black Freedom in the World are vital not only for the museum and cultural industry but also for the visitors they serve. This exhibition addresses the global legacy of slavery with honesty, depth, and innovation. Help us in honoring this exhibition by voting for In Slavery’s Wake in the…