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This is a suggested list of requirements to have in a gallery where you will be changing out exhibits.

q       Twin head screw at 17 ½ hp per head totaling 35 hp, with 300gallon tank compressor
q       Ceiling grid: ¾" pipe with quick disconnects at every 10' (for air)
q       Forklift
q       If freight elevator can not hold forklift: Electric pallet jack
q       Access to water in galleries and drain
q       Floors above ground level - Minimum rating to hold 150 lb per sq ft
q       Power requirements: 110 and 220
q       Electrical requirements:
a.       10' on center floor grid
b.      wall outlets
c.       ceiling plug in system
q       Freight Elevator requirements
a.       Minimum door opening: 8'height-5' wide
b.      Minimum elevator interior space: 12' length - 8' wide with door openings on     8' ends
c.       Weight capacity: 20,000 lbs
q       Loading Dock requirements
a.       Minimum Door: 9' height - 10' wide and any doors between loading dock to galleries
b.      Adjustable loading dock platform - Minimum length of 15'
c.       Platform base dimensions: 30' x 30'
d.      Platform must be adjust from ground to height of platform
e.       Overhang structure to protect exhibits from inclement weather
q       Window treatments: opaque shades and UV filters on all windows
q       Track lighting:
a.       Double circuits
b.      Specified number of light fixtures and power adaptors
c.       Lights should have clips for filters or adjustable filters built in.
q       Traveling Exhibit Gallery floor: hard surface, durable and cleanable (no carpet)

Lynn Corona
Director of Exhibits
Science Museum of Virginia
2500 West Broad St., Richmond, VA 23220
Ph: 804.864.1494
Fax: 804.864.1560
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From: Informal Science Education Network [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of bruce quast
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 3:33 PM
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Subject: Traveling exhibits hall

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As part of our museum's expansion, we are planning a new 5000 sq. ft.
traveling exhibits hall. I am interested in what other museums have done when creating a new space for traveling exhibits.

I would appreciate any advice on any of the following:

How much space did you allow for crate storage?

What type of lighting systems are you using?

Ceiling height?

Any special HVAC system?

Any other general suggestions or ideas on traveling exhibit galleries will also be appreciated.

Thanks-


Bruce Quast
Exhibits Director
Discovery Center Museum
Rockford, Illinois
815/972-2833
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