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JRA designs new children’s museum in Wisconsin

JRA designs new children’s museum in Wisconsin

Jan 18, 2021 Museums, News, North America, World markets Comments Off on JRA designs new children’s museum in Wisconsin

The new museum will be 26,000 square feet and will include new state-of-the-art exhibits, programming, a preschool, and outdoor space.
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Midwestern magic

Midwestern magic

Nov 17, 2020 #85 - Looking forward to the future, 2020, Attractions, Business, Current Issue, Features, Museums, People, Theme Parks Comments Off on Midwestern magic

Three design firms in the American heartland make unique contributions to the global attractions industry
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JRA designed National Comedy Center named Best New Museum by readers of USA Today

JRA designed National Comedy Center named Best New Museum by readers of USA Today

Mar 02, 2020 Museums, News, North America, World markets Comments Off on JRA designed National Comedy Center named Best New Museum by readers of USA Today

The National Comedy Center was one of 20 new museums nominated for the award
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JRA team members take to global stage with industry presentations this Fall

JRA team members take to global stage with industry presentations this Fall

Sep 02, 2019 Attractions, Business, Europe & Middle East, Events, Homepage Slider, News, North America, People, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on JRA team members take to global stage with industry presentations this Fall

Topics of discussion range from retailtainment to visitor accessibility, career paths to sports of all sorts.
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Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory goes more in-depth with new tour designed by JRA

Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory goes more in-depth with new tour designed by JRA

Jun 20, 2019 Attractions, Homepage Slider, Museums, News, North America, World markets Comments Off on Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory goes more in-depth with new tour designed by JRA

During the factory tour, guests now see and learn about steps in the bat-making process that have never been shown before.
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“Laugh Battle” at National Comedy Center receives recognition at 2019 AAM MUSE Awards

“Laugh Battle” at National Comedy Center receives recognition at 2019 AAM MUSE Awards

May 22, 2019 Museums, News, North America, Technology & Media, World markets Comments Off on “Laugh Battle” at National Comedy Center receives recognition at 2019 AAM MUSE Awards

Featuring breakthrough Microsoft artificial intelligence technology, “Laugh Battle” is an interactive game that allows visitors to face-off and see who can make their opponent crack a smile
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JRA-designed Mascot Hall of Fame opens in Whiting, Indiana

JRA-designed Mascot Hall of Fame opens in Whiting, Indiana

Dec 28, 2018 Museums, News, North America, World markets Comments Off on JRA-designed Mascot Hall of Fame opens in Whiting, Indiana

JRA provided master planning, attraction planning and design, graphic design, media production, art direction, and project management on the new facility.
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Looking back on looking forward

Looking back on looking forward

Oct 31, 2018 #75 - IAAPA 2018, 2018, Attractions, Business, Events, Features, Homepage Slider, People, Technology & Media, Theme Parks Comments Off on Looking back on looking forward

Eight takeaways from eight years of Shawn McCoy's ‘Design Trends’ presentations
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JRA’s newly redesigned American Airlines CR Smith Museum focuses on company’s team members

JRA’s newly redesigned American Airlines CR Smith Museum focuses on company’s team members

Oct 16, 2018 Museums, News, North America, World markets Comments Off on JRA’s newly redesigned American Airlines CR Smith Museum focuses on company’s team members

More than 300 American Airlines team members volunteered to help during the process of developing the new content and exhibits, which are designed to give museum visitors insight into the various...
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PHOTOLOG: National Comedy Center grand opening

PHOTOLOG: National Comedy Center grand opening

Aug 13, 2018 Features, Homepage Slider, Museums, News Comments Off on PHOTOLOG: National Comedy Center grand opening

This new 37,000 square foot, $50 million facility tells the story of comedy from its origins through the present, with more than 50 immersive, interactive exhibits and rare comedy artifacts.
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