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Everglades National Park Outdoor Exhibits

Everglades National Park, FL

Discover the diverse environments and stories of the Everglades.

Everglades National Park in southern Florida is a 1.5-million-acre wetland preserve. The park features a distinctive mix of temperate and tropical plant and animal life. Plentiful marshes and mangroves create a refuge for many endangered species, and its watery landscape provides stunning wildlife viewing opportunities via trail, airboat, or tram. Wayside panels throughout the park tell stories of the Everglades’ unique ecosystem, wildlife, human history, and natural resources. Topics ranging from willow trees and alligators to Cold War missiles are covered in these outdoor exhibits.

 

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Sketch showing visitors peering at a volcano cross section
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Crater Lake National Park

Klamath County, OR

A place of immense beauty to awaken our imagination and curiosity seeped in the wonders of the natural world.

Crater Lake National Park, established in 1902, is located in southwest Oregon in the south-central portion of the Cascade Range. Exhibits under design highlight the park’s unique geologic history and rich natural environment through memorable hands-on immersive zones. Features include an eye-catching 3D replica and cross-section of pre-eruption Mt. Mazama that connects two floors, a dramatic 180 degree “Eruption Theater” experience, and exploratory dioramas capturing four seasons of the natural world at Crater Lake.

Sketch showing visitors peering at a volcano cross section
Sketch showing an overview of the space
Sketch showing an elevation of panels set into rock
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Sketch of exhibits, with a vignette with tactile javelinas and a jeep and graphic panels. There is a map on the floor.
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Big Bend National Park Visitor Centers

Big Bend National Park, TX

Focusing on natural history and cultural stories throughout the park.

Exhibit design is currently underway for four sites in Big Bend National Park. Rio Grande Village Visitor Center is focused on the ecology of the river, highlighting the history of bi-national cooperation between the U.S. and Mexico. Magdalena House was named after Magdalena Silvas, a cook who lived there in the early 20th century. Exhibits will explore what life was like in this isolated area almost a century ago. Chisos Basin highlights the diversity of animals and habitats in the park. Persimmon Gap focuses on transportation in the remote areas of Big Bend National Park.

In 2007, EDX completed exhibits for the Panther Junction Visitor Center, interpreting the natural history of the mountains, river, and desert.

Sketch of exhibits, with a vignette with tactile javelinas and a jeep and graphic panels. There is a map on the floor.
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‘Iolani Palace

Honolulu, Hawaii

Highlighting the innovation and resilience of native Hawaiian culture.

As Hawaii was threatened by imperialist forces in the late 19th century, King Kalakaua built ‘Iolani Palace as a symbol of Hawaii’s sovereign role in the world. EDX first created a Concept Design of 4,000 sf of new exhibits on the Palace’s gallery level, integrating them with an existing Palace tour and introductory movie. As we begin Design Development, EDX will continue to work closely with an advisory group of native Hawaiians assuring that exhibits tell an accurate and unflinching story of the turbulent years of history represented by the Palace—while celebrating the resurgence of traditional Hawaiian culture.

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Grand Canyon National Park Verkamp’s Visitor Center

South Rim, Grand Canyon, AZ

People live at the Grand Canyon? Interpreting the South Rim community

Grand Canyon is a world-famous natural wonder. The South Rim is also home to a community of people whose livelihoods revolve around the canyon. Exhibits at Verkamp’s Curio Store (now a National Park Service visitor center) celebrate this rich and diverse community, engaged in preservation and tourism since the late 1800s.

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