The 1904 World’s Fair | Missouri History Museum

St. Louis | MO

A celebration of the 1904 World’s Fair featuring a scale model of its sprawling 1,200-acre grounds with over 300 meticulously crafted 3-D sculptures.

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The 1904 World’s Fair | Missouri History Museum

The exhibit aims to share the most comprehensive and inclusive story ever told of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, known as the 1904 World’s Fair. We began by designing a scale model. With no blueprints of the Fair remaining, every building and landscape was painstakingly recreated using historical maps and photographs.

PGAV Missouri History Museum 1904 World's Fair Replica
PGAV Missouri History Museum Film

An animated color landscape projected onto the model transitions from a lively day in 1904 into an overlay of present-day structures and streets, sparking curiosity about how today’s world interacts with the past. While showcasing the grandeur of the Fair, this 21st-century exhibit also offers an honest portrayal of 1904’s grand event.

Installation of Missouri History Museum 1904 World's Fair Replica
Detailed shot of Missouri History Museum 1904 World's Fair Replica
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Missouri History Museum 1904 World's Fair Replica

Media pieces written and directed by PGAV reveal little-known emotional stories, including the Fair’s overt segregation and its “human zoos” that placed minority groups on display. This powerful narrative unfolds with sensitivity, allowing visitors to connect deeply with history and its complexities.

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