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  • 1.  Museum exhibit display software

    Posted 05-15-2023 03:09 PM

    Hi AAM Community. Looking for free software that helps with exhibit display layout and collection displays. Will need to be able to print nicely. Any help is greatly appreciated!

    Shawn



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    Shawn Einck
    Curator/Director
    Concord CA
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  • 2.  RE: Museum exhibit display software

    Posted 05-16-2023 09:14 AM

    We use SketchUp for our exhibits. It helps us organize and visualize prior to installation. It allows opportunity to collaborate with curators, educators, and collections to better plan and solicit feedback. 




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    James Patrick
    Head of Exhibitions
    Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum Seminole Tribe of Florida
    Clewiston FL
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  • 3.  RE: Museum exhibit display software

    Posted 05-16-2023 09:24 AM

    Have you tried SketchUp Free?
    https://www.sketchup.com/plans-and-pricing/sketchup-free#:~:text=Access%20the%20essential%20SketchUp%E2%80%A6%20right,with%20you%20wherever%20you%20go.



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    Douglas Flandro
    Exhibit Designer
    CambridgeSeven Associates, Inc.
    Cambridge MA
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  • 4.  RE: Museum exhibit display software

    Posted 05-16-2023 09:35 AM

    We used the free version to justify the professional license, which we now use...



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    James Patrick
    Head of Exhibitions
    Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum Seminole Tribe of Florida
    Clewiston FL
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  • 5.  RE: Museum exhibit display software

    Posted 05-16-2023 11:13 AM
    Thank you all for your awesome suggestions! Seems like SketchUp is the one to go with. I'll check it out!

    Best,


     


    Shawn Einck

    Collections Manager/Curator

    World Wildlife Heritage Museum

    925-588-1992 – Mobile

    925-671-7711 ext. 339