The People Who Make an Exhibit
It takes many experts to make a cohesive, original, and meaningful exhibit experience.
Saltwater Stories is a new permanent exhibit currently in development, and it will celebrate Long Island’s rich maritime history and culture.
Take a look behind the scenes while we develop this new exhibit. Like taking a long trip, there are many stops along the way from idea to installation. Sometimes, the process can take up to five years! Dive into what happened so far, from 2020 through Spring 2024.
How We Do It
Researching Places and Things
We visit places and dive into the history of artifacts to understand the human connection to the sea.
Designing a Space
Drawing, prototyping, testing, and revision... the design process is an iterative one, building on concepts and changing as we learn.
Developing Public Programs
Our education team is regularly testing new ideas for programs geared towards various ages to complement the new exhibit.
Researching Places and Things
We visit places and dive into the history of artifacts to understand the human connection to the sea.
Designing a Space
Drawing, prototyping, testing, and revision... the design process is an iterative one, building on concepts and changing as we learn.
Developing Public Programs
Our education team is regularly testing new ideas for programs geared towards various ages to complement the new exhibit.
This project is made possible in part by:
- Former NYS Assemblywoman Taylor Darling
- NYS Parks Department
- Nassau County ARPA
- NYS Senator Kevin Thomas
- NY Maritime Heritage Grant
- Orsted
- Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation
- Vineyard Offshore