Are you asking about only exhibits currently on display, or would you
include past exhibits?
 
Something that might fit your definition was the travelling exhibit of
the 1970's on King "Tut"  - a bit of info. on it is here:
http://www.kingtut.org/about_the_exhibition/tut_mania/70s_king_tut .

It became something of a pop culture phenomenon and some consider it as
having ushered in the era of the blockbuster exhibit.



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> Dear Colleagues,
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> I am working on a Masters Thesis project to find out if there is a 
> formula for making exhibits "spectacular." In order to determine a few

> exhibits that I could use as case studies, I need your help. I would 
> greatly appreciate your time in answering the below question:
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> Have you ever experienced an exhibit that can be described as "a 
> highly impressive, highly anticipated exhibit that provides visitors 
> with an experience that arouses feelings of awe and wonder"? If so, 
> please send me the names of three.
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> Warm Regards,
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> Charity
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