CHALLENGE
What does the sea mean to different people? For some it’s heroic tales of adventure, glorious naval battles or voyages of discovery to unknown places — for others just a day at the beach. Britain’s National Maritime Museum wanted to share its world class collection of artefacts, images and records in an innovative way to help visitors gain a richer understanding of the country’s seafaring heritage.
A new Voyagers Gallery in the Sammy Ofer Wing provided the opportunity to bring together stories of the sea and tell them in an imaginative way that was relevant to visitors of all ages. The organizers wanted to create an immersive experience simulating the feel of the ocean with a soundscape of wind, waves and sails to frame themed videos and talking head personal accounts of life at sea. The aim was to create a thought-provoking contemporary insight into Britain’s long-standing relationship with the sea.
