Florida Museum of Natural History

NW Florida Field Guide Exhibit Design
Hammock Cave Bog River Marsh Island

Exhibit Design - Barrier Island Environment

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Painting Mural
 

First, Brian Chamberlain painted a barrier island beach scene mural. He used the slide projector as a reference for the colors of the area.
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Sculpting Base
 

After the mural was completed, a raised platform was built out of foam. At left, Brian Chamberlain sculpts the beach shore.
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Concrete Bonder
 

A concrete bonder was then spread over the foam base.
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Adding Plants
 

Plants were inserted into the display before a layer of white sand was added. At left, Tom Kyne prepares to attach Seaside Pennyworts to the concrete base.
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Constructing Nest
 

At left, Tom Street prepares to cut a hole in the base. A loggerhead sea turtle nest model was placed in this area against clear display glass, allowing visitors a peek inside.
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Final scene
 

The completed barrier island scene.
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