Hi All,
I would have to say that I could not imagine what you can
get for $15 a square foot.
After all is said and done what with research, design,
engineering/detailing, multiple reviews of content and
possible meetings requiring travel,graphics/photos/text,
directional signage, installation, and burn in.
On average you can figure $150 to $300 a sqr. ft. for
museum exhibitry. The $150 is very low end no computers
or electronics. This cost does not include any type of
A.V. or A.V. production work. The $300 dollars reflects
a higher end but I've worked on projects which ran as
high as $500 per square foot of space.
I'm not trying to scare you but skilled labor is very
expensive add in quality materials, packing, shipping and
installation and their you have it.
Also, add between 6% and 9% on top of that for change
orders and addendums. You should do the same for your
construction costs.
Another bit of advice is to hold back 10% till the punch
list is done to your satisfaction and you have received
all the exhibit documentation.
Jim Mallerdino
> Try this. As a broad generalization... with minimal
electronics, computers,
> etc., a historical exhibit = $15/sq.ft. But factor in
one hour/sq. ft. of
> experienced exhibit staff time. Add more money and time
if you use volunteers (I
> know that sounds bad...) or seconded staff. This is
just design, fabrication,
> and installation. Not research, writing, or
coordinating loans, p.r.,
> development and such.
> Figure 1.25 to 1.75 objects/sq. ft.(1000sq. ft. = 125
to 175 objects needing
> mounts and placement and lighting and preparation for
display).
> Large printed graphics add $5/sq. ft. at one per 100
ft. sq.
> Hope this helps.
> Dave Maschino
> Try this. As a broad generalization... with minimal electronics, computers,
> etc., a historical exhibit = $15/sq.ft. But factor in one hour/sq. ft. of
> experienced exhibit staff time. Add more money and time if you use volunteers (I
> know that sounds bad...) or seconded staff. This is just design, fabrication,
> and installation. Not research, writing, or coordinating loans, p.r.,
> development and such.
> Figure 1.25 to 1.75 objects/sq. ft.(1000sq. ft. = 125 to 175 objects needing
> mounts and placement and lighting and preparation for display).
> Large printed graphics add $5/sq. ft. at one per 100 ft. sq.
> Hope this helps.
> Dave Maschino
>
> Lori Tomlinson wrote:
>
> > Hi again, listers!
> >
> > Thanks to those who have replied to my inquiry re: general cost estimates on
> contructing a new museum building. On to another project.... and again, I'm
> looking for broad generalizations, as I was not given enough time to do thorough
> research: average costs for historical exhibit construction. Again, I know > there are MANY variables, but I'm looking for general estimates for lower-end to
> moderately priced exhibits. A per-square-foot estimate would be most helpful.
>
> --
> Dave Maschino, Exhibit Coordinator
> The Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum
> Bowdoin College, Brunswick, Maine
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