The Science Museum of Virginia recently finalised upgrades to the projection, lighting and audio systems at both its Richmond and Danville planetariums, marking a significant enhancement in the overall audience experience.
Nestled within Richmond’s historic Broad Street Station building, the Science Museum of Virginia invites visitors of all ages to embark on a journey of curiosity and discovery. Spanning 223,000 square feet, the museum offers interactive exhibitions that delve into wellness, innovation and the physical sciences.
Among its prominent features is The Dome, a five-story planetarium theatre equipped with cutting-edge technology to transport guests through a myriad of immersive experiences, from traversing America's national parks and venturing into the depths of the ocean with great white sharks to exploring the mysteries of dark matter at a particle physics laboratory and embarking on cosmic expeditions in search of the elusive ninth planet.
As part of its renovations, the Science Museum of Virginia sought to modernise The Dome - as well as the planetarium at its affiliate location Danville Science Center- to offer visitors enhanced immersive audio experiences.
Collaborating closely with Harman Professional Solutions, Jamie Gorman of Acuity Audiovisual spearheaded the design and installation of a cutting-edge planetarium audio solution, leveraging JBL Professional CBT Series loudspeakers.