Museum Exhibit Design, Construction and Installation Services
Location:
Ellicott City, Maryland, United States
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Deadline:
Summary:
The museum is seeking a vendor to design, construct, and install exhibits with creative, media, and interactive elements while supporting its overall visitor experience and strategic direction.
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A museum in Maryland is seeking a vendor for comprehensive exhibit design, construction, and installation services. The scope includes creative direction, exhibit concept development, content development and copywriting, media production (video, audio, interactive, graphic design), production and installation of exhibit structures, community engagement, and technical development.
The vendor will handle all aspects of the visitor experience, interpretive themes and narratives, visual interpretation, and exhibition elements. Responsibilities extend from conceptual design through final drawings and installation, including integration of technology such as mobile applications, interactive and responsive design, digital media, and virtual reality elements. The project also calls for the development of content/scripts, engineering and architectural elements, scenic/art production, and graphic installation.
Community engagement components may involve meetings, workshops, presentations, surveys, and outreach activities. Prospective bidders are encouraged to attend a pre-bid meeting scheduled for April 27, 2026, and submit questions by April 28, 2026.
Best-fit vendors:
• Established museum exhibit design firm with multidisciplinary capabilities
• Experience in exhibit construction and installation
• Expertise in media production and interactive technologies
• Capacity for architectural, engineering, and graphic design work
• Proven track record of large-scale museum or cultural institution projects
• Ability to facilitate community engagement and outreach
