2/2 And when those stories become exhibits? It takes seventeen steps to get from content to opening. Fabrication is step ten. Gratitude is step one. #VeteransDay #MilitaryMuseums

1/2 Veterans Day reminds us that museums aren’t just preserving history—they’re preserving voices. WWII, Korea, Vietnam—each veteran who shares their story helps shape how we understand service and sacrifice.

1/2 250 years of the United States Marine Corps. From the Continental Marines to cake-cutting rituals and “Semper Fi,” November 10 is more than a birthday—it’s a legacy.

2/2 D&P helped bring that legacy to life at the National Museum of the Marine Corps. We fabricated and installed exhibits honoring the Corps’ history, values, and missions. No boot camp required—just precision, grit, and a lot of shop visits. #MarineCorpsBirthday #MuseumFabrication #MilitaryMuseums

2/2 The Uffizi was designed for quiet contemplation. Not cosplay. But visitors want to interact, even when the museum didn’t plan for it. Are selfies a bug or a feature? #MuseumCrime #SelfieFail

1/2 The Director of Florence’s Uffizi is outraged by selfie-seeking tourists. A man mimicking the subject’s pose tripped over a low platform, damaging an 18th-century painting. The result? A more interactive experience than the museum intended. #MuseumCrime

3/3 Ohio knows how to make an impact. We’re proud to help shape the spaces where its stories are told. #MuseumFabrication

2/3 We built the original exhibits at the Rock Hall—where music history lives loud—and the new exhibits at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, where science and storytelling come together in fresh, dynamic ways.

1/3 It’s #NationalOhioDay, and we’re celebrating a state that’s launched astronauts, sparked inventions, and turned up the volume at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. #ClevelandRocks

2/2 Our 2014 map case project required a high-security solution. Built with 1-inch thick glass ordered from a company that supplies prison guard towers. As projects go, it was a big lift; 12 guys carried the door into the building. When it comes to big projects: use your knees, not your back.

1/2 The Louvre smash and grab was tragic. Thieves cut through a high-security display case. The case was designed to resist forced entry—but not, apparently, a determined team with power tools and a plan. Museum security teams everywhere: checking their cases twice.

3/3 Exhibit fabrication isn’t just about building walls and cases. It’s about honoring history, translating design into reality, and making sure every artifact has its moment. Tennessee, thanks for letting us be part of your story.

2/3 The Tennessee State Museum tells the story of the state—from prehistoric fossils to political firsts. D&P had the honor of fabricating and installing exhibits that bring these narratives to life. No fiddles were harmed in the process.

1/3 It’s #NationalTennesseeDay, and we’re raising a virtual glass of sweet tea to the Volunteer State. Home to country music, civil rights milestones, and one very impressive museum.

3/3 Change is rarely linear. Whether it’s a snake shedding legs or a museum rethinking its narrative, transformation is full of surprises. Fossils like this remind us: the path forward is often anything but predictable. #FossilFriday

2/3 Museums played a key role in the research, helping decode a fossil that didn’t just crawl out of the past—it rewrites part of it. Evolution doesn’t follow a straight line. Sometimes it loops, detours, and leaves behind limbs.

1/3 A Jurassic fossil with a twist. This ancient reptile might be the long-sought missing link between lizards and snakes. With a body built for slithering and limbs that hadn’t quite gotten the memo, it’s a snapshot of evolution mid-transformation. #FossilFriday

2/2 The exhibit was called “Luxe de Poche”—Pocket Luxury. The items were small enough to slip into a coat pocket. The payout? Potentially millions. Turns out, the smaller the object, the bigger the temptation. #MuseumCrime #LuxuryLoot #ExhibitSecurity

1/2 #MuseumCrime, pocket edition. You loan something to a friend, expecting it back. The British Crown loaned 18th-century luxury items to a Paris museum—snuff boxes, perfume bottles, gold trinkets. Then thieves showed up for a smash-and-grab with an axe. 🔗

2/2 From the thunder of hooves to the quiet elegance of Shaker design, Kentucky’s history is rich with moments worth preserving. We’re proud to help share those moments—one exhibit at a time. Here’s to Kentucky: where history and heart meet. #NationalKentuckyDay #ExhibitFabrication #MuseumExhibits

1/2 Happy National Kentucky Day! Celebrate the Bluegrass State—where tradition, storytelling, and craftsmanship run deep. At D&P, we’ve had the honor of bringing some of those stories to life as the fabricators and installers of exhibits at the Kentucky Derby Museum.

3/3 Uniqueness means more than rarity. Cera blends scientific value, emotional resonance, and visual impact. It’s the kind of object that sparks curiosity. Want to learn more? Cera isn’t in a museum (yet), but her brethren are. #FossilFriday #VisitAMusuem

2/3 People gravitate toward rare and extraordinary objects. They seek the unexpected. They imagine Cera’s story—a baby dinosaur who roamed 66 million years ago. A fossil like this invites wonder. #FossilFriday

1/3 Discovered in South Dakota’s Hell Creek Formation, “Cera” is the first baby Triceratops ever uncovered. Named after the character from The Land Before Time, little Cera is 14 feet long and was just four years old. A small dino with a big legacy. #FossilFriday

2/2 “It’s not the sexiest place to buy,” said one advisor, “but it could present the right opportunity for a savvy buyer.” Translation: if you don’t mind a little white-collar crime in the provenance, there’s a Basquiat with your name on it. #MuseumCrime #ArtMarket #ProvenanceWithHandcuffs

1/2 #MuseumCrime meets the art market. Basquiat, Picasso, Diane Arbus—works seized from a financier linked to the 1MDB scandal are now headed to auction via the U.S. Marshals. When provenance includes federal agents, you know the backstory’s wild. 🔗

3/3 At D&P, we’ve been fabricating exhibits for 75 years. Our present is built on the foundation of our forebearers—just like Gdańsk. Every project we take on is another layer in the strata. #Archaeology #MuseumMaking #LegacyInTheDetails

2/3 People have lived, worked, and built in the same places for generations. Cities aren’t just mapped—they’re inherited. Every sidewalk might be paved over someone’s workshop, home, or cemetery. #Archaeology #UrbanHistory

1/3 #Archaeology alert: A knight’s skeleton was found beneath the streets of Gdańsk, Poland. But the real twist? The remains were part of a whole town buried under the modern city. Layers of life, stacked through centuries. 🔗

3/3 Extraordinary beginnings don’t happen alone. Just like a fossil reveals a turning point in evolution, a truly interactive exhibit results from many minds converging: curators, designers, fabricators, educators. The magic is in the layers we build together. #FossilFriday #Teamwork #MuseumMaking

2/3 This fossil shows traits of both catfish and carp, suggesting a shared ancestor. It’s a rare glimpse into the murky waters of fish evolution—and a reminder that even the most common species have extraordinary beginnings. #FossilFriday #Paleontology #FishFacts

1/3 #FossilFriday just got fishy—in the best way. A 55-million-year-old fossil found in Wyoming is rewriting the evolutionary story of catfish and carp. Turns out, these freshwater favorites have deeper roots than we thought. 🔗

What’s your favorite “destiny meets security” museum moment?

#MuseumCrime isn’t always about success. Sometimes it’s about the attempt. And sometimes, it’s about the poetic justice of a failed plan.

At D&P, we design display cases that protect iconic objects from both time and impulse. From iconic artifacts to invaluable documents, our cases balance visibility with security. www.d-and-p.com/work

The Stone of Destiny has seen centuries of conflict, coronations, and controversy. Now it’s survived a modern museum heist attempt. Human nature never changes—just the setting.

Turns out, his destiny was to get caught. The stone remained untouched, but the symbolism? In case of emergency, break glass… but maybe not that glass.

At the new Perth Museum in Scotland, a man broke the glass case housing the Stone of Destiny. His goal? Steal the legendary coronation stone. His fate? Arrested on the spot. #museumcrime

While drilling for geothermal energy, the Denver Museum of Nature & Science unearthed a 67.5-million-year-old dinosaur bone—763 feet beneath its own parking lot. The oldest fossil ever found in Denver. Sometimes, the past finds you. #MuseumDiscovery #Fossils #Paleontology

D&P has helped bring these museums to life through immersive exhibits and storytelling. If the reboot needs a new setting, we know a few places where the past is always ready to wake up. #ExhibitDesign #MuseumMovies #NightAtTheMuseum

If they're looking for movie setting suggestions, imagine Night at the Marine Corps Museum or the National Museum of the U.S. Army. Dioramas come alive, tanks roll, and history marches on. Thoughts?? #MuseumMovies #MilitaryHistory #MuseumDrama

The first two Night at the Museum films spotlighted two D&P clients: the American Museum of Natural History and the Smithsonian Institution. From screen to gallery, we help bring stories to life. #MuseumMovies #NightAtTheMuseum #ExhibitDesign

After Night at the Museum (2006), the American Museum of Natural History saw a 20% spike in visitors. Museums across the U.S. reported similar boosts—especially from families. With a reboot on the way, could movie magic strike again? #MuseumMovies #NightAtTheMuseum #PopCultureImpact

A Night at the Museum reboot is coming—with new characters and fresh chaos. The original films sparked real spikes in museum visits, especially among families. Can lightning strike twice? Museums, get ready. #MuseumMovies #NightAtTheMuseum

A 600-year-old depiction of St. Catherine of Alexandria was unearthed in a farmer’s field—an extraordinary medieval find. A vivid reminder of how sacred stories and material culture endure beneath our feet. #Archaeology #MuseumDiscovery #SaintCatherine

A parkour playground is taking over the National Building Museum this summer—yes, really. Climb, jump, and explore architecture like never before. Design can move. Literally. tinyurl.com/ye2add8n #MuseumDesign #PlayfulSpaces

Was Amelia Earhart’s plane finally been found? A deep-sea exploration team may have located wreckage in the Pacific that matches her lost Lockheed Electra. History doesn’t always stay buried. tinyurl.com/2s4jtrp7 #AviationHistory #MuseumCollections #AmeliaEarhart

A forgotten “copy” of Magna Carta, bought for $27.50 in 1946, was authenticated as a 1300 original—one of only eight known. Found in Harvard Law’s digital archive, it’s a powerful reminder of the treasures waiting in collections. #MuseumArchives #MagnaCarta #CollectionsMatter

“Felt more like an airport than a museum.” WaPo rounded up some unforgettable one-star museum reviews. A reminder: designing for everyone takes creativity—and a sense of humor. What’s your museum's funniest review? tinyurl.com/2svrkxfa #MuseumHumor #VisitorExperience #ExhibitDesign #DandPProjects

Archaeologists in Jerusalem just uncovered a 1,300-year-old gold ring—possibly worn by a child. Intricate. Mysterious. Human. Even the smallest artifacts can carry the biggest stories. tinyurl.com/5zk2tb5u #Archaeology #MuseumCollections #MaterialCulture