Science Centers | Collection

Various Locations

Innovating Faster than Light

Whether you call it STEM, STEAM, or just lots of fun, PGAV is constantly innovating what a Science Center can be.

Planet Play

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
Merritt Island | FL

PGAV provided full architectural design services for Planet Play, an immersive, space-themed experience that blends interactive learning with gross motor play. Coordinating a team of consultants, we brought the vision to life through cutting-edge gaming technology, stunning graphics, and engaging play elements. Designed for explorers of all ages, Planet Play makes scientific discovery enchanting and engaging.

Child at Planet Play at the Kennedy Space Center

Science North

Sudbury | ON

PGAV reimagined the arrival experience at Science North, transforming a once-disjointed entry into an engaging gateway. An interactive sculpture became the featured element of the arrival experience. Inspired by the region’s Indigenous heritage, mining history, and natural wonders, the design weaves science and storytelling, foreshadowing the discoveries waiting to be made inside.

Large themed staircase at Science North

Virginia Air and Space Science Center

Hampton | VA

PGAV Destinations led the development of a 25-year master plan for the Virginia Air and Space Center, shaping a vision that promotes innovation and financial sustainability. The plan introduces immersive ‘Experience Zones’ that connect visitors to NASA Langley’s research, along with a dynamic multimedia light and sound show that transforms the atrium daily, breathing power, motion, and life into the airplanes and capsules on display.

Military Aircraft at Virginia Air and Space Science Center
Visitors at Apollo exhibit at Virginia Air and Space Science Center

St. Louis Science Center

St. Louis | MO

PGAV developed a strategic master plan for the Saint Louis Science Center, positioning it as the hub for discovering science and innovation in the region. The plan highlights St. Louis’s leadership in aerospace, geospatial engineering, plant science, and business logistics, connecting visitors to the city’s thriving STEM industries. By showcasing local breakthroughs, the Science Center becomes the go-to destination for exploring the future of science in St. Louis.

St. Louis Science Center exterior at dusk

Cincinnati Museum Center Neil Armstrong Space Exploration Gallery

Cincinnati | OH

PGAV developed the exhibit content, graphics, and digital interactives for the Neil Armstrong Space Exploration Gallery at the Cincinnati Museum Center, ensuring the proper archival display of artifacts, including his Apollo flight jacket, communications cap, and a moon rock sample he donated.

Apollo Exhibit at Cincinnati Museum Center

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