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The National Maritime Museum Press Articles |
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Museum Practice MagazineSpring 2003 "The integration between moving images and objects in the NMMC’s Set Sail is arguably the most innovative in the UK.” “It is impossible to deny the quality of the overall displays. One of the most impressive aspects of the NMMC is the seamless relationship between its architecture and exhibition design- Long and Kentish, and Land Design Studio were hired simultaneously, worked closely together and the result shows." |
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Museums JournalJanuary 2003 "The National Maritime Museum, Cornwall should easily reach its target audience of 180,000 visitors a year. The boats alone are worth the entrance fee. The diverse selection of activities, objects, text and touchscreen displays will surely please most visitors. Tate St.Ives and The Eden Project are now joined by a third visitor attraction, which in a way is the most Cornish of the three." "The aim of the museum, to explore boats and their place in peoples lives, became clear as even I (a non sailor) felt some of the excitement and appeal of sailing." |
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Design WeekMarch 6th 2003 "Land’s ingenious solution was to devise a theatrical main display with a hanging system adaptable to all the sizes and that was also demountable to allow for a complete, swift change in exhibits. This display is the centrepiece of the £21m museum." "Eight boats are displayed on the ground,
but 25 are suspended by stainless steel cables... |