Derby Wharf Interpretive Exhibits — Salem Maritime National Historic Site
A series of interpretive exhibits transforming Derby Wharf at Salem Maritime National Historic Site in Salem, Massachusetts into an educational corridor spanning five historical eras opened in 2011, with exhibit design by Wondercabinet Interpretive Design, graphics by Proun Design, and fabrication by Mystic Scenic Studios.
| Venue | Salem Maritime National Historic Site |
|---|---|
| Project type | New Exhibition |
| Status | Completed |
| Year completed | 2011 |
| Technologies | view tubes |
Credits
| Firm | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Wondercabinet Interpretive Design, Inc. | Exhibit Design | |
| Proun Design | Environmental Graphics & Wayfinding | Exhibit graphics |
| Mystic Custom Fabrication | Fabrication |
Description
Custom illustrated trade cargo groupings, trade maps, and view tubes depict the wharf's evolution from the American Revolution through the Industrial Revolution, with interactive elements for sail furling, compass navigation, semaphore signaling, and knot-tying.