The Body Odyssey exhibit within the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania offers visitors the opportunity to learn about science in an immersive way.
EXP lighting designers produced an interior lighting scheme to illuminate the exhibits and blend lighting additions seamlessly into the historic infrastructure. The project showcases EXP’s expertise in innovative museum installations, while adapting to challenges such as preserving the integrity of historic spaces with non-invasive techniques and strategically placed fixtures.
An immersive journey
The new Body Odyssey exhibit highlights an immersive journey through the human body, teaching visitors about the systems that make up human bodies, brains and how everything connects. Three sections within the exhibit, Natural Balance, Innovations, and Finding Your Balance, showcase the interconnectedness of the human body and the ways mental health and physical health work together to make us human.
The exhibit includes media screens showcasing real people describing their roles and careers in health-related fields, to inspire students and offer a glimpse into the healthcare industry. Included in the exhibit is the iconic Giant Heart, built in 1953 and originally constructed with paper mâché, chicken wire and wood. The Giant Heart exhibit features sensory technology that offers visitors the opportunity to interact with innovative and engaging features, like synchronized heartbeats and pulsating light displays.
The exhibit showcases the latest innovations in immersive museum exhibit technology, featuring interactive environments, full body simulations and engaging displays. EXP’s lighting designers used a holistic approach for design of this exhibit, implementing adaptive lighting responding to visitor flow and engagement, while respecting the building’s historic character.
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