What Makes an Exhibition Space Great?

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Jan 12, 2023 4:59 AM

We've all been to exhibition spaces -- some extraordinary and magical -- and some not so good. Thinking back on your experiences, what makes an exhibition space "great"?

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Acropolis Museum, Athens

While most visitors to Athens have some knowledge of an ancient city that lies below them, this museum, built around an archeological excavation site and offering amazing views of the Parthenon, brings your place in history to the forefront.

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The Guggenheim, New York

The Gugenheim’s innovative architecture and intuitive layout makes the building just as much of a draw as the art it holds.

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MoPop, Seattle

While other attractions positioned just steps away from the Space Needle may be overshadowed by the city’s most iconic building, the beautiful and funky facade of MoPop allows the museum to hold its own. While the colorful, bold, imaginative exterior might feel disjointed from the content of other museums, at the Museum of Pop Culture, the exterior serves as a perfect introduction to its content. And the bold visuals continue into the interior, not trying to quietly compliment the objects on display, but rather loudly amplifying them.