Why NorthStar Museums?

Moving a museum project from a passionate concept to an engaging,
bricks-and-mortar reality is a monumental undertaking.

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That’s where NorthStar Museums comes in. We are a project management firm that specializes in helping museum executive directors, trustees, staffs and supporters successfully complete complex projects. Our knowledge of museums – coupled with nearly three decades of project management experience – allows you to stay focused on your mission, while we manage the myriad details of planning, designing and building or refreshing a successful museum.

Our recent role as owner’s representative and project manager for Philadelphia’s award-winning Please Touch Museum – one of the most significant and recognized children’s museum ventures in the world – demonstrates our ability to make the complex simple – and successful.

Expert Bench Strength

The NorthStar Museums team is a diverse one, to ensure that every aspect of your museum project proceeds smoothly. Our staff includes:

• Architects
• Cost estimators
• Engineers
• Facilities/operations professionals
• Financial analysts
• LEED Accredited Professionals (APs)
• Project management professionals
• Scheduling specialists
• Information technology professionals
• Procurement/purchasing specialists

Building – Only Part of the Equation

Our firm is one of a few dedicated solely to the design, construction and renovation of museums. But our museum expertise isn’t limited to the real estate-related facets. Our experience will help ensure that all areas of your museum are successful, including:

• Ticketing and Point-of-Sale systems (POS)
• Operational planning and feasibility studies
• Exhibit design and management
• Food service integration
• Donor recognition