Project
McGovern 4D Theater

Nature of Facilities
4-D Theater

Client
The Health Museum: John P. McGovern Museum of Health & Medical Science

Date of Completion
September 2008

Scope of Work
Design, engineering, fabrication, and installation of the theater hardware package; integration of special effects, light and audio systems.

Challenges/Solutions
Guests are transported to a fully digital, 3D, 5.1 surround-Sound world, complete with environmental special effects such as mist, lightning, wind and scent. The Health Museum is the first institution to present the finest in health and science related 4D films in the Houston area. The theater seats approximately 120 people.

The first film featured in the McGovern 4D Theater is Expedition 3D: The Cell. This film takes an up-close look at how the body fights infection. Zoom through the body and Push through the cell wall with the exploration crew during this 15-minute experience