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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 • 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 • CMNH receives over 300,000 visitors annually • CMNH currently houses over 20 million specimens • CMNH scientists among the best known in the world
CMNH — Leadership in Science • CMNH a pioneer in scientific research and discovery • World-class scientists
Revitalization of a National TreasureDINOSAURS IN THEIR WORLD
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
Dinosaur Hall Courtyard Site Plan • Use of space within existing service courtyard • LEED Certified project E. Verner Johnson and Associates, Museum Architects and Planners
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
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
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
Dinosaur Hall • Integration of classrooms with exhibits • Active learning opportunities • Virtual tours
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
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