designing for discovery

Explorers Studio crafts compelling exhibit and wayfinding experiences that bring untold stories to life, invite discovery, and connect people to ideas, place, and each other.

OUR SERVICES

Creating meaningful visitor experiences, together.

We collaborate with clients to transform stories and spaces into experiences that connect and inspire.

Illustration of a map with a marked location, scrolls, and directional lines.

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WAYFINDING DESIGN

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EXHIBIT DESIGN

KIND WORDS

Explorers Studio consistently transforms our historical content into dramatic and engaging exhibition experiences that has elevated the quality and success of our program. In addition to being thoughtful and creative, their understanding of best museum practices and current fabrication methods has made them an indispensable member of our design team. Jillian works so well with our staff and her attention to detail and responsiveness to feedback ensures that the process moves forward efficiently. Our team always looks forward to working on projects with Explorers Studio.

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—ANDREW TALCOV, VIRGINIA MUSEUM OF HISTORY & CULTURE

FEATURED WORK

Exhibit in a museum with wooden panels and blue display stands, one labeled 'Un/Bound' about black Virginians 1619-1865, a visitor looking at a display, and informational panels about freedom and history.

Virginia Museum of History and Culture

UN/BOUND: FREE BLACK VIRGINIANS

Science Museum of Virginia

WAYFINDING SIGNAGE

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

CONGO MASKS—MASTERPIECES FROM CENTRAL AFRICA

Preservation Virginia

GIVE ME LIBERTY! PATRICK HENRY IN THE FIGHT FOR FREEDOM

CONNECT

Let’s build something meaningful.

Ready to shape a visitor experience that guides, informs, and inspires?