National Music Museum Reinstallation — National Music Museum
The National Music Museum at the University of South Dakota in Vermillion reopened its first floor of permanent exhibitions on August 26, 2023, following a multi-year renovation of its historic Carnegie Library building; Luci Creative led exhibit design across 15,000 square feet and seven redesigned galleries, with content production by Northern Light Productions, AV integration by Electrosonic, and fabrication by Ravenswood Studio.
| Venue | National Music Museum |
|---|---|
| Project type | Major Renovation |
| Status | Completed |
| Year completed | 2023 |
| Technologies | interactive tables, soundscapes, digital interactives |
Credits
| Firm | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Luci Creative | Exhibit Design | |
| Northern Light Productions | Content Production | |
| Electrosonic | AV Integration | |
| Ravenswood Studio | Fabrication | |
| gravity-exhibitions | Fabrication | Artifact mount-making |
| luxam | Lighting Design |
Description
The reinstallation redisplayed the museum's collection of over 600 instruments (from holdings of over 15,000 worldwide), curating tactile and digital interactives, media, and soundscapes intended to broaden and diversify the museum's audience. The project also added the Lillibridge Wing, a new special-exhibitions gallery, performance hall, and gift shop.
Sources
- https://siouxcityjournal.com/news/local/national-music-museum-in-vermillion-reopens-renovated-gallery-spaces-after-being-closed-for-five-years/article_c75822ce-445b-11ee-a7dc-db86a017d209.html
- https://blooloop.com/museum/news/luci-creative-national-music-museum/
- https://ravenswoodstudio.com/project/national-music-museum/
- https://www.lucicreative.com/project/national-music-museum