ABERDEEN Science Centre (ASC) has appointed global exhibition specialist Huttinger to create interactive exhibits for its newly transformed centre which will open to the public this autumn.
The centre, at the Tramsheds on Constitution Street, which has been totally redeveloped over the past 18 months in a £4.7 million refurbishment, will house more than 60 new interactive exhibits.
Based in Nuremberg, Germany, Huttinger Interactive Exhibitions has produced exhibits for museums, science centres, visitor centres and themed attractions across the world. It specialises in developing exhibition environments which promote exploration and understanding through multi-sensory experiences.
The ASC exhibits, which are designed to appeal to visitors of all ages, are themed into six new zones: Energy, Space, Life Sciences, Make It, Test It as well as a special area for the under sixes.
Bryan Snelling, ASC chief executive officer, said: “We are delighted they are working with us to help create a top visitor attraction not just for Aberdeen, but across North-east Scotland and beyond.
“The redevelopment of the centre has been transformational and we were determined that what awaits visitors when they step through the doors will match that.”
Axel Hüttinger, Hüttinger Interactive Exhibitions managing director, said: “We are proud and honoured to have been selected to work on this exciting project and will be delighted to see our exhibits bringing joy and imparting knowledge to the visitors of the Aberdeen Science Centre.”
The science centre returns to the Tramsheds after spending two years in a temporary base on George Street.
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The redevelopment at the Tramsheds includes an extension and creation of a new mezzanine floor – almost doubling the exhibition space – and exposing the roof structure of allow natural light to flood into the building, creating a bright, airy, modern interior.
