The Experiential Design Index

Permanent Exhibition — Washington State History Museum

The Washington State History Museum's founding permanent exhibition, opened with the Tacoma museum on August 10, 1996, was designed by West Office Exhibition Design.

VenueWashington State History Museum
Project typeNew Building
StatusCompleted
Year completed1996
Technologiesinteractive theatrical vignettes, multimedia presentations

Credits

FirmRoleNote
moore-andersson-architects Architecture Charles Moore and Arthur Andersson
West Office Exhibit Design

Description

The exhibition presents Washington's history through interactive theatrical vignettes combining artifacts, environmental settings, interactive exhibits, and multimedia presentations depicting the state's natural environment, the cultures of its inhabitants, and significant historical events.

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