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Carnegie Museum of Natural History

Carnegie Museum of Natural History. Established in 1895 by Pittsburgh philanthropist Andrew Carnegie Dinosaur Hall opened in 1907 with one dinosaur Encyclopoedia Brittanica used CMNH as example of a “modern museum” in its 1911 edition. Carnegie Museum of Natural History.

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Carnegie Museum of Natural History

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  1. Carnegie Museum of Natural History • Established in 1895 by Pittsburgh philanthropist Andrew Carnegie • Dinosaur Hall opened in 1907 with one dinosaur • Encyclopoedia Brittanica used CMNH as example of a “modern museum” in its 1911 edition

  2. Carnegie Museum of Natural History • CMNH receives over 300,000 visitors annually • CMNH currently houses over 20 million specimens • CMNH scientists among the best known in the world

  3. CMNH — Leadership in Science • CMNH a pioneer in scientific research and discovery • World-class scientists

  4. Revitalization of a National TreasureDINOSAURS IN THEIR WORLD

  5. Renovation and Expansion Goals • Create a “First Day Attraction” • Exhibits should reflect the quality of the resources • Overcome serious space constraints • Preserve specimens with proper climate control • Improve circulation for overall museum

  6. Dinosaur Hall Courtyard Site Plan • Use of space within existing service courtyard • LEED Certified project E. Verner Johnson and Associates, Museum Architects and Planners

  7. Building Section • Will nearly triple space for dinosaur exhibits • Three story volume similar in scale to other major spaces within museum • Natural lighting in exhibit spaces

  8. Exhibit Plan

  9. New Exhibit Atrium • Create an additional 19,000 square feet of exhibit space • Provide central elevator and stair for improved public circulation and orientation • Remount dinosaurs in accurate, dramatic poses

  10. New Exhibit Atrium • Exhibit dinosaurs in the environments of their evolutionary time periods • Include replicas of paleobotanical species • Educational audio/visual systems integrated into display

  11. Dinosaur Hall • Integration of classrooms with exhibits • Active learning opportunities • Virtual tours

  12. Project Team • E. Verner Johnson & Assoc.: Architect of Record • Burt Hill Kosar Rittelmann: Associate Architect • HF Lenz: Mechanical and Electrical Engineer • Atlantic Engineering: Structural Engineer • Jendoco Construction: Construction Manager • Fraley Productions: Specimen Preparator • Maltbie Inc: Exhibit Design and Fabrication

  13. Dinosaurs in Their World — Budget & Timeline • $35M Project Budget • $31.5M funding secured to date, including $15M RACP Grant. • Specimen removal started in March 2005 • Architectural documents complete June 2005 • Major Construction start in Summer 2005 • Atrium exhibits completed by end of 2007

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