Originally constructed in 1972, the museum needed repairs as many exhibits had been in place for nearly 50 years. Bancroft Construction was hired as the Construction Manager for renovations, which would ultimately be part of a larger $10,800,000 project. Bancroft’s scope of work included installing a new sprinkler system throughout the facility, adding an exterior pumphouse, bathroom renovations, new lighting and sounds system, and extensive architectural work to the museum exhibition spaces and displays, many of which had stood untouched for nearly 50 years.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Delaware Museum of Nature and Science recently underwent a 17-month metamorphosis, reimagining its existing main galleries, exhibits, and building systems. Formally known as the Delaware Museum of Natural History, the rebranded museum features interactive ecosystem-based engagements, allowing visitors of all ages to discover, examine, & uncover the wonders of science in the natural world. ","protected":false},"featured_media":7074,"parent":0,"template":"","categories":[19,20],"tags":[],"project_type":[53],"market_type":[41],"class_list":["post-6961","project","type-project","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-build-local","category-choose-delaware","project_type-cm","market_type-community-recreation"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n