Empire State Development #NYS-Museum-Kids-Zone-RFP

New York State Museum seeks vendors for two family-friendly traveling exhibitions for Kids Zone

Empire State Development (ESD), on behalf of the New York State Museum, is seeking vendors to provide two large, family-friendly traveling exhibitions for the Kids Zone in Albany, NY. - Government Buyer: - Empire State Development (ESD), New York State Urban Development Corporation - Sub-agency: New York State Museum - Products/Services Requested: - Two traveling exhibitions for rent, each 5,000 to 10,000+ sq ft - Exhibitions must be ADA compliant, hands-on, multisensory, and suitable for multi-generational audiences - Focus areas: science, history, anthropology, or art related to New York State (may also connect to broader U.S. or global topics) - Includes staffing, travel, and shipping - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Exhibitions must align with the Museum's mission and be accessible to all visitors - Compliance with ESD's IT security standards (if applicable) - Encouragement of participation by New York State certified MWBE and SDVOB firms - Diversity practices required - Place of Performance: - New York State Museum, Terrace Gallery, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation.

Description

The New York State Museum is seeking a vendor to provide two versatile, engaging, and family-friendly traveling exhibitions for rent. Each exhibition must be between 5,000 to 10,000 square feet or more and be able to be exhibited on the Museum's Terrace Gallery. The exhibits should connect to the NYSM mission to explore science, history, anthropology, and art of New York, and are designed to spark curiosity and engagement with history and science concepts through play-based exhibitions. The Kids Zone will be transformed into a lively family discovery hub with rotating exhibits inviting young visitors into hands-on exploration and multisensory learning.

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