Ellis Island Museum Reimagined — Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration
Ellis Island Museum Reimagined, a $100 million, phased revitalization of the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration in New York Harbor, is expected to complete in 2026; exhibit design is by Ralph Appelbaum Associates, with acoustic and audio consulting by SH Acoustics.
| Venue | Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration |
|---|---|
| Project type | Major Renovation |
| Status | Announced |
| Year expected | 2026 (announced) |
| Technologies | large-scale video screen, architectural media frieze |
Credits
| Firm | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Ralph Appelbaum Associates | Exhibit Design | |
| SH Acoustics | Acoustic Consulting | Integrated acoustic and audio consulting across the museum's revitalized exhibit environments and supporting base-building infrastructure — exhibit acoustics, audio systems design, architectural acoustics, sound isolation, and building noise/vibration control across 100,000+ sq ft. |
Description
The project expands the visitor journey across all three floors of the historic Main Building while integrating newly opened portions of the former Kitchen and Laundry Building; new exhibits include a cross-section of a 19th-century immigrant ship, a recreation of a Hester Street pushcart, and a 120-foot-wide video screen, alongside infrastructure upgrades (HVAC, electrical, Wi-Fi, restrooms).
Sources
- https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/the-ellis-island-national-museum-of-immigration-is-getting-a-100m-makeover-180984113/
- https://raai.com/project/ellis-island-national-museum-of-immigration/
- https://www.6sqft.com/ellis-island-museum-makeover/
- https://shacoustics.com/ellis-island-national-museum-of-immigration/