Marcon has successfully delivered the exhibition and gallery fit out for the redeveloped Poole Museum maritime galleries, following an ambitious £10 million heritage regeneration project.
Working in partnership with BCP Council, architects and exhibition designers ZMMA, Marcon played a central role in realising the museum’s vision, creating engaging, durable and beautifully crafted exhibition spaces within a complex historic environment.
As exhibition fit out contractor, we were responsible for the design implementation and installation of the museum’s new galleries and display environments. This included a series of immersive and interactive exhibitions, crafted to enhance storytelling and visitor engagement while protecting the fabric of the museum’s historic buildings Oakley’s Mill, Scaplen’s Court, and the medieval Town Cellars.
The new space features three maritime galleries named, Harbour Life, Setting Sail and Shipwreck. Our team installed a wide range of bespoke joinery, display cases, interactive elements and interpretive features, helping to showcase highlights from Poole’s collections, including the Iron Age log boat, shipwreck artefacts and Poole Pottery.
We had to overcome the challenges of fitting out a Grade-listed environment, through working hand-in-hand with conservation teams and designers to ensure every detail met the highest standards of quality, accessibility and visitor experience.
Alison Gudgeon, Senior Project Manager at BCP Council, acknowledged the contribution of all partners involved:
“This project has been a true collaboration between designers, contractors and the community. Special thanks go to our building contractors, Greendale Construction Limited; exhibition fit out contractors, Marcon Fit Out; and to our architects and exhibition designers, ZMMA.”
Now officially reopened, Poole Museum offers an inclusive and inspiring visitor experience, combining centuries of history with contemporary design.
Marcon is proud to have contributed to this landmark project, helping to secure the museum’s place as a key cultural hub for generations to come.
