Exhibit Media
Our team worked on an expansive exhibit exploring the fascinating history of the Outer Banks, an area chillingly known as the “Graveyard of the Atlantic.” Through exhaustive research, content development, and complex interactive programming, we sought to bring maritime tales of tragedy and heroism to life.
Our journey took us to historical archives across the US, France, and Germany to unearth captivating stories and rare artifacts. We even located the first US Coastal Survey map, presented to Thomas Jefferson in 1806. Scenes were filmed at the USS Monitor Center and across coastal North Carolina to enrich the project with scientist and archeologist interviews and behind-the-scenes of maritime conservation.
Awards
1st Place, Experiential Exhibits—AAM
Designer
Riggs Ward Design
Fabricator
Color-Ad
12' SHIPWRECK MAP TABLE
Multiple visitors can explore the stories behind 110 featured shipwrecks and almost 700 additional wrecks. Shipwreck stories include images, dive videos, 3D models, and more. The map table is able to accommodate up to 12 users simultaneously.
SHIPWRECK STORIES
Two life-size monitors invite visitors to listen to six historically-sourced shipwreck tales, brought to life with reenactors in authentic garb.
LIVE WAVE CHART
A floor-to-ceiling display chronicles historic hurricane wave heights and streams real-time data from NOAA buoys, offering visitors a dramatic data-driven view of maritime conditions.
IN-DEPTH KIOSKS
Eight touchscreen kiosks spread throughout the museum feature in-depth information on shipwrecks and related topics, complete with 3D models, dive footage, and dramatic historic images.
MUSEUM PARTNERS INTERACTIVE
A Museum Partners interactive and projection showcases the collaborative work of maritime agencies, archeologists, scientists, and students.
SIGNATURE FILM
A six-minute introductory film invites visitors into the Graveyard of the Atlantic through immersive storytelling and visuals. The film prepares guests to engage with maritime history, treacherous hazards at sea, and the human stories behind the shipwrecks.