Ancient Seas — Indiana State Museum
Ancient Seas, a reimagined permanent exhibit at the Indiana State Museum in Indianapolis, opened June 8, 2024; exhibit design by Split Rock Studios, with projection-mapped media and augmented reality by Boston Productions and fabrication support from Bowen Technovation.
| Venue | Indiana State Museum |
|---|---|
| Project type | Exhibition Refresh |
| Status | Completed |
| Year completed | 2024 |
| Technologies | projection mapping, augmented reality, digital interactives |
Credits
| Firm | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Split Rock Studios | Exhibit Design | |
| Boston Productions Inc. | Media Design & Software | Projection-mapped media, 3D animation, and AR interactives |
| Bowen Technovation | AV Integration |
Description
The exhibit showcases more than 200 fossils from ancient forests and shallow seas that once covered Indiana, combining physical specimens with 3D animation, sweeping environmental projection, and digital interactives such as building a crinoid.