The museum of innovation and science (misci) will design, build, and exhibit the "electric revolutions: america, the first electrified economy" project

The Institute of Museum and Library Services awarded the Museum of Innovation and Science $385,474 on September 1, 2026, under the Museums for America program (CFDA 45.301) to design, build, and exhibit the "Electric Revolutions: America, the First Electrified Economy" project. The recipient will create a 16.5 megapixel interactive open-collections wall for installation in MISCI's new community room, deliver an educational outreach program to student audiences at regional schools, and produce a podcast series. Professional evaluators will assess the exhibit's effectiveness and identify opportunities for future improvements. The project serves residents of New York's capital region, covering 11 counties in upstate New York with a mix of rural and urban communities. Performance occurs in Schenectady, New York, with a period of performance through August 31, 2028.

The project will create a massive 16.5 megapixel interactive open-collections wall to be installed in misci's new community room, an educational outreach program to be delivered to student audiences at regional schools, and a podcast series. The museum will bring professional evaluators to the exhibit to assess the exhibit's effectiveness in reaching its goals and to identify opportunities for future improvements. The project's primary beneficiaries will be the residents of new york's capital region, which covers 11 counties in upstate new york and is populated by a mix of rural and urban communities.