Canadian History Hall — Canadian Museum of History
The Canadian History Hall, a 40,000 sq ft permanent exhibition at the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau, Quebec, opened July 1, 2017 for Canada's sesquicentennial; lead architect Douglas Cardinal developed the hall's architectural concept, exhibit design was by gsm Project, and acoustic/audio design was by SH Acoustics.
| Venue | Canadian Museum of History |
|---|---|
| Project type | New Exhibition |
| Status | Completed |
| Year completed | 2017 |
| Technologies | soundscapes, multimedia theaters |
Credits
| Firm | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|
| douglas-cardinal | Architecture | Lead architect; developed the hall's architectural concept and coordinated architectural/mechanical/electrical/structural disciplines. . |
| gsm-project | Exhibit Design | |
| Northern Light Productions | Content Production | |
| SH Acoustics | Acoustic Consulting | Led the acoustic and audio design, media-production sonic coordination, and calibration for all audio-based programs across the 40,000 sq ft, three-gallery History Hall. |
Description
Three chronological galleries covering eighteen chapters of Canadian history, opening from a central "Hub" space with a large-scale satellite image of Canada.