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Nat Edwards, CEO of Thackray Museum of Medicine, says:
“The redevelopment is fantastic and has brought together
our collections and tells the story of healthcare in a truly
engaging way. We’ve got some amazing history, incredible
science and a lot of fun that will ignite the imaginations
of a new generation of medics, researchers, decisionmakers, activists and informed citizens to help shape the
medicine we need in the future.”
The colourful, welcoming space leads visitors up to the
start of the exhibition. With 11 new galleries visitors can
explore the medical innovations that have changed our
lives. The galleries offer a playful, shocking and sometimes, macabre visitor experience, at a time when
healthcare couldn’t be more relevant.
Andy Davey, Partner at Simpson & Brown, says: “The
substantial remodelling of the Victorian Workhouse has
been a challenging but very rewarding task. The introduction of a new central stair and atrium to create a
proper sense of arrival has effectively acted as a hearttransplant for the building - endowing it with a new lease
of life and a secure future.”
The museum is totally compliant with COVID-19 safety
measures and has been approved by Visit England. Details
of how you can visit will be on the website.
www.thackraymuseum.co.uk.
Redevelopment Partners
Architects: Simpson & Brown
Exhibition Design: The Creative Core
Lighting Design: Nick Smith
Structural Engineers: Elliott Wood Partnership
Services Engineers: Silcock Leedham Consulting
Engineers
Main Contractor: Bermar Building
Project Management: Appleyard &Trew
Quantity Surveyor: NPS
Interpretation Consultant: Mary Stones
Brand Consultant: Creative Concern
The Creative Core worked with the museum team and
Interpretation Consultant Mary Stones, to develop a fresh
and inclusive exhibition design capable of supporting the
incredible collections and stories that Thackray has to
offer. The new interpretation aims to engage modern
audiences through an open and honest exploration of
contemporary healthcare issues.
Harriet Whitehead, lead Designer at Core, says: “The
Thackray is a medical museum like no other. The new
galleries offer so much variety, each with their own curious
objects and intriguing stories to tell. What we enjoyed
most was being able to communicate different feelings
and emotions through the design of each space, plus the
challenge of bringing together all these different experiences into a coherent visitor journey across the museum.”
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