The buffalo soldiers national museum (bsnm) will undertake a one-year project to design, fabricate, and install four new immersive exhibits utilizing interactive, multi-sensory displays, augmented…

The Buffalo Soldiers National Museum received a $977,535 Project Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the Museum Grants for African American History and Culture program (CFDA 45.309) for a one-year project period commencing October 1, 2025 and concluding September 30, 2026. The primary deliverables include the design, fabrication, and installation of four new immersive museum exhibits featuring interactive, multi-sensory displays, augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), life-sized dioramas, and interactive audio-visual installations. These exhibits will guide visitors through pivotal historical moments spanning from Civil War battlefields to contemporary military service, emphasizing African American military contributions and their impact on civil rights and social progress.

In addition to exhibit development, the museum will produce state-aligned educational curricula and teacher resources to support school programs and educators. These curriculum materials and the interactive exhibit installations will serve as primary vehicles for delivering the project's educational outcomes, enabling broader public engagement with African American military history through technologically enhanced, experiential learning opportunities.

The buffalo soldiers national museum (bsnm) will undertake a one-year project to design, fabricate, and install four new immersive exhibits utilizing interactive, multi-sensory displays, augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), life-sized dioramas, and interactive audio-visual installations to bring history to life. These technologies will allow visitors to walk through key historical moments, from the battlefields of the civil war to modern day military service, providing immersive experiences that are both educational and emotionally resonant, fostering a deeper understanding of african american military service and its role in shaping civil rights and social progress. Bsnm staff will also develop educational curricula that align with state educational standards, providing valuable resources for school programs and educators. These new exhibits and teacher resources will bring to life the contributions of african american military service members through interactive, multi-sensory displays, augmented reality, life-sized dioramas, and educational touchpoints.