Museum 360 Tour: The Making of South Florida People & Environments Exhibit
Offered By: UF Thompson Earth Systems Institute TESI via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Take a 360° virtual tour through the "South Florida People & Environments" exhibit at the Florida Museum, guided by Darcie MacMahon, Director of Exhibits and Public Programs. Explore a South Florida estuary and discover how this rich ecosystem has supported human life for millennia, including the powerful Calusa civilization that once dominated the region. Gain behind-the-scenes insights into the creation of this immersive exhibit, featuring rare artifacts from the Museum's South Florida archaeology collections. Journey through various sections, including the Underwater Exhibit, Fishing Heritage Gallery, and Colusa Meeting Scene, while learning about the exhibit's design elements such as murals, body paint representations, and soundtracks. Delve into the historical context of the region and enjoy live presentations that bring the exhibit to life in this 34-minute virtual experience.
Syllabus
Intro
South Florida Exhibit
Underwater Exhibit
Fishing Heritage Gallery
Fishing Heritage Diorama
Colusa Meeting Scene
Artifacts
Mural
Body Paint
Soundtrack
Robin Brown
Colusa
Live Presentations
Historical Context
Favorite Exhibit
Taught by
UF Thompson Earth Systems Institute TESI
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