Exhibition Rental: "The Power of Poison" -- Opening Date: October 4, 2025 - Closing Date: No later… and 1 more item

The Science Museum of Virginia has awarded an Agency Mandatory Contract (PO04903373-V2) to the American Museum of Natural History for the rental and presentation of the traveling exhibition "The Power of Poison." The contract, executed on January 29, 2025, establishes a cumulative value of $222,006.88, with performance extending through May 8, 2026. The exhibition is scheduled to open on October 4, 2025, and close no later than April 19, 2026, at the contracting organization's Virginia location.

The contract encompasses two distinct cost components for the exhibition rental: a loan fee of $200,000.00 and production costs not to exceed $22,006.88. Performance deliverables are directed to Laura Dearhart at the Science Museum of Virginia. The structure of this agreement reflects a standard museum exhibition loan arrangement, whereby the American Museum of Natural History provides access to the curated exhibition and related materials in exchange for specified compensation covering both facility usage rights and ancillary production expenses associated with the display installation and operation.