The science center of iowa will update its 10-year-old gallery, 'what on earth,' to tell the story of how iowa's habitats and animals are connected to each other and to humans

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Award ID
MA1017011117
Recipient
Awarding agency
Obligated
$344,306

Award facts

Assistance listing
45.301 Museums for America
Completion date
Funding
  • $161,241.00 Federal
  • $183,065.00 Non-federal
Funding agency
National Commission on Libraries and Information Science
Place of performance
Des Moines, IA 50309, USA

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Description

New exhibition components will include touch specimens, interactive elements, and an integrated storyline that connects the living specimens to the broader context of a delicate and changing ecosystem. The project will support the final phase of exhibition update, including the further development of specific content and experiences through an evaluative process, and the fabrication and installation of exhibitions, labels, and graphics. The museum will partner with the science museum of minnesota to conduct a summative evaluation of the new content and experiences geared to a core audience of students in grades 3-5 and their caregivers.

Quick answers

Who received award MA1017011117?

MA1017011117 was awarded to Science Center Of Iowa by Institute of Museum and Library Services (National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities) on October 1, 2017.

How much is award MA1017011117 worth?

$344,306 has been obligated on MA1017011117: $161,241 in federal funding and $183,065 in non-federal funding.

Which agency awarded MA1017011117?

Institute of Museum and Library Services (National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities) awarded MA1017011117, with funding from National Commission on Libraries and Information Science.

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