Interactive, hands-on exhibits that engage children and adults of all ages and abilities
Trieschmann Exhibit Development principal consultant, Mary Trieschmann, collaborates to create interactive exhibits and educational programs to engage visitors and provide unique informal learning opportunities. She is committed to the integration of Universal Design, which goes beyond ADA accessibility with an approach that uses multi-sensory experiences as educational tools. She develops exhibit experiences; facilitates design charrettes; writes exhibit narratives; conducts content research; creates educational programs; and conducts formative evaluation.
Exhibit Content Development
Interactive Interpretation
Project Management
Design Charrette Development & Facilitation
Focus Group Development & Facilitation
Universal Design
Graphic Content Development & Writing
Content Research
Educational Program Development
Formative Evaluation
Stakeholder Survey Design
Principal consultant Mary Trieschmann has worked extensively with leaders in the museum industry
As Vice President of Programs at Kohl Children’s Museum of Greater Chicago, Mary played a key role in master planning and the design and development of 17 interactive exhibit experiences including a two-acre outdoor nature park.
Mary has worked as an Exhibit Developer for Kraemer Design Productions, Inc., providing concept development, conducting design charrettes, researching exhibit content and writing narratives.
Mary authored the “Recommendations for Producing Small Traveling Exhibits for Children’s Museums” funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. This document provides the children’s museum industry with a set of guidelines, specifications and design strategies that inform the development of high-quality, flexible traveling exhibits for museums of all sizes.
Mary managed the design and fabrication of the multilingual, multicultural "Science + You" traveling exhibit focused on the Science of Health. The exhibit has since traveled to Germany, Brazil and Canada.
Clients
Cedar Fair, Sandusky, OH
Children's Museum of Evansville, IN
Children's Museum of Oswego, NY
Children's Museum of the Upstate, SC
Cincinnati Museum Center
Creative Discovery Museum, TN
Denver Museum of Nature and Science, CO
Detroit Zoo
Dickinson County Nature Center, IA
Discovery Place Kids-Rockingham, NC
The Field Museum of Natural History, IL
Fort Atkinson Visitor Center, NE
Kirby Science Discovery Center, SD
Leonardo's Children's Museum, OK
Lincoln Children's Museum, NE
Marbles Kids Museum, NC
Mississippi Children's Museum, MS
Nebraska 150 Celebration: Mobile Children's Museum
Omaha Children's Museum, NE
Portland Children's Museum, OR
SciTech Hands On Museum, IL
Statehouse Education Center, IN
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Recommendations
Sheridan Turner, President and CEO at Kohl Children's Museum of Greater Chicago
Mary Trieschmann is a very strong and highly talented individual. She is detail oriented able to oversee, manage and support multiple initiatives without losing sight of the strategic objective or ultimate goals. She is highly reliable and dedicated to her work and gives of her all. As a team player, Mary is able to bring colleagues and staff along with her with their buy in and support. Her creativity and ability to think outside of the box is a valuable asset. Mary's ability to communicate with anyone from Board members, donors, teachers, parents and children is amazing. She will be a valuable addition to any team or organization that has the opportunity to engage her.
David Layman, Principal and Design Director at Layman Design, Skokie Illinois
I worked closely with Mary Trieschmann on the design and development of the new Kohl Children's Museum of Greater Chicago where she served to help create that museum as Vice President. Mary worked tirelessly to create the most interactive, engaging exhibits while staying within budget and meeting the needs of all stakeholders including visitors, community groups, teachers, donors and museum staff.
I have never worked with a museum professional that exhibited more dedication to the success of a project, provided unfailing energy to meet the demands of the project, and maintained a more competent grasp of the details required to pull all the aspects of the project together than Mary Trieschmann. Mary’s expertise and breadth of skills make her the essential member of any team. She brings passion and a creative spark that propels a project through the inevitable hurdles of the process to its successful opening. She has won my highest endorsement.
Danette Meyer, Assistant Superintendent of Language and Culture at Schaumburg School District 54
Mary is an inspiring leader and trainer. She creates a culture of high expectations for staff that is infused with creativity and fun. She has an exceptional ability to lead staff in completing complex projects for the greater good.
Erich Zuern, Producer at Bluewater Studio
I have worked with Mary Trieschmann on several sizable projects and have always found her a pleasure to work with. Mary is organized, a clear communicator, and tightly focused on creating the best outcomes for visitors through exhibits that are engaging, timely, and age-appropriate.
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