Publix Grocery & Farm Exhibition
Glazer Children’s Museum
Museum EXP spearheaded the renovation of these two spaces to teach children how food travels from a farm to their table. Supported by Publix grocery stores, the exhibition serves as a model for Publix partnerships at other museums.
Visitors learn about farming, animal care, and financial literacy through pretend play, interactive experiences, and open-ended exploration. Museum EXP developed and prototyped interactive exhibits, including a scent station, animal sounds, and sensory-friendly tactile and latch boards. Museum staff fabricated some components in order to stretch the budget.
![a two-story barn houses hands-on, tactile exhibits](https://museumexp.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/GCM_publix_farm111-1024x768.jpg)
![The grocery store features colorful walls and large graphics.](https://museumexp.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/GCM_publix_farm102-1024x768.jpg)
![Ribbon cutting at the grand opening of the exhibit.](https://museumexp.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/GCM_publix_farm104-768x1024.jpg)
![The grocery store and sandwich counter feature many loose pieces for open-ended exploration.](https://museumexp.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/GCM_publix_farm103-1024x768.jpg)
![large wall murals make the space feel larger and brighter.](https://museumexp.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/GCM_publix_farm110-edited.jpg)
![Guests can try their hand at milking a pretend cow.](https://museumexp.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/GCM_publix_farm107-768x1024.jpg)
![Guests explore animal sounds by pushing a button with a matching](https://museumexp.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/GCM_publix_farm108-768x1024.jpg)
![A large wall panel contains dozens of tactile elements, buttons, bells, doors, and latches for visitors to explore.](https://museumexp.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/GCM_publix_farm120-1024x768.jpg)
Why this project excites us:
Working collaboratively with museum staff and the Publix team made the finished product really fun, engaging, and unique.
Collaborators:
Publix Grocery Stores
CIP Graphics
Size:
2,000 square feet
Scope:
Interpretive Planning
Project Management
Experience Development
Interactive Development
Prototyping
Copywriting
Implementation