Vision: The Precious Treasure
Topic: Life Sciences Subtopic: Human Body
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Case Study
of an Exhibition
Published on April 10, 2007, Modified on April 23, 2007
Museum: Association of Science-Technology Centers (ASTC) Focus: Science
Collaborating Organization(s): American Academy of Opthalmology
People who worked on this: Jeff Kennedy & Associates
My role: Project manager, tour manager
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Description and goals
This exhibition gave visitors a chance to examine their own eyes more closely and to learn about tools used by eye care specialists. A section on the aging eye examined both normal changes and major eye diseases most commonly associated with old age. The exhibition also featured some devices used in treating eye diseases and coping with low vision that were new at the time, like intraocular lenses and talking clocks.
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Development process and challenges
The exhibition was developed collaboratively by ASTC and Jeff Kennedy & Associates, soon after Jeff established an independent design firm.
Exhibition Opened: 1985
Traveling Exhibition: Yes
Size: Less than 1,000
Other funding source(s): Metropolitan Life Foundation (now MetLife)
Vision: The Precious Treasure opened in 1985 at the Museum of Science, Boston.
An area on low vision surprised us-many people sat and looked at large-print and Braille books, and other resources.
Image of the blood vessels inside the eye, a dramatic backdrop for a retina exhibit inspired in part by the Exploratorium's earlier and simpler "Blood Vessels" (Recipe No. 33 in the first Cookbook).
Associated Files
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VisionWalkthrough.pdf (PDF, 163.3 KB)
Vision walkthrough description
Floorplans
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VisionFloorplan.pdf (PDF, 58.5 KB)
Vision floorplan