Carnegie Institute

Carnegie Museum of Natural History ? Resuming the Schematic Design Phase for Egypt on the Nile [support From the National Endowment of the Humanities Will Help CMNH Regain Momentum Toward Its Upcoming Permanent Exhibition, Egypt on the Nile (eotn), Which Was Temporarily Paused to Respond to the Community?s Most Immediate Needs Throughout 2020. Eotn Will Build on New Humanities and Natural Sciences Themes, Exploring the Parallels Between the Natural and Human Histories of Ancient Egypt and Our Modern World, Inviting Visitors to Discover How Humans? Relationship With the Environment Formed the Foundation of Ancient Egyptian Thought and Practices, Creating a Society That Still Inspires Us Today. the Proposed Project Comprises the Primary Tasks Necessary to Move the Exhibition From Concept Through Schematic Design, Positioning the Museum to Enter the Final Exhibition Design Phase by Fall of 2022.] [purpose:?ongoing Development of a New Permanent Exhibition, ?egypt on the Nile,? building on and Replacing the Walton Hall of Ancient Egypt.  Activities to Be Performed: architectural Assessment of the Exhibit Space, conservation Assessment, schematic Design, and Development of exhibition multimedia, Interactives, and Immersive experiences.  Expected Outcomes:?museum Positioned to Begin Final Exhibition Design by Fall 2022, in Anticipation of a 2024 Public Opening.    Intended Beneficiaries: visitors to the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, area Educators and School Groups, and members Of communities targeted for Focus Group Participation During the Planning Phase.  Subrecipient Activities:?the Recipient Does Not Intend to Subaward Funds.]