Exhibit Design & Fabrication
Where History Becomes an Experience. We craft compelling narratives and build immersive environments that connect audiences with industrial heritage.
Bring Your Exhibit Idea to LifeOur Four-Phase Design & Build Process
Anvil & Chain are storytellers in three dimensions. We transform industrial heritage into engaging journeys.
1. Discovery & Narrative
We collaborate with you to define the story, key messages, and audience objectives, laying the groundwork for a meaningful exhibit.
2. Conceptual Design
Our team develops storyboards, detailed 3D renderings, and spatial floor plans to vividly visualize the visitor's experience.
3. Fabrication
In our Dublin workshop, skilled craftsmen meticulously build every component, from bespoke display cases to complex interactive units.
4. Installation & Launch
We manage on-site installation, precision lighting, and final commissioning, ensuring a seamless and impactful public opening.
What We Create
From tangible artifacts to immersive digital realms, our tailored solutions bring history to life.
Permanent & Temporary Exhibitions
Crafting durable and dynamic displays, from conceptual planning to final build, for lasting impact or focused campaigns.
Interactive Digital Displays
Integrating cutting-edge touchscreens, projections, and soundscapes to engage visitors actively in the narrative.
Custom Artifact Casework & Mounts
Designing secure, conservation-grade display cases and precise mounts that showcase your collection with integrity.
Large-Scale Graphic Production
High-quality print and installation of interpretive panels, murals, and environmental graphics that tell your story visually.
Interpretive Signage & Wayfinding
Clear, engaging signage and intuitive wayfinding systems that enhance visitor flow and understanding throughout your venue.
Augmented Reality Experiences
Layering digital information onto the physical world, creating immersive educational moments and historical reenactments. Learn more
Featured Exhibit Designs
Explore some of our award-winning projects that captivate and educate.
'The Story of Linen' - Ulster Weavers Museum
An immersive journey celebrating Ireland's rich textile heritage, featuring a working loom and interactive displays.
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'Powering Dublin' - Pigeon House Power Station
Bringing to life the history of power generation through interactive models and archival footage.
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'From Ore to Ship' - Cork Shipbuilding Exhibit
A dynamic display telling the story of Cork's maritime industrial past, integrating physical models with digital projection mapping.
View ProjectDesigned for Your Audience
Tailored exhibit solutions that meet diverse institutional objectives and captivate specific visitor demographics.
For Museums
We create exhibits that boost visitor numbers, enhance educational outcomes, and seamlessly achieve complex curatorial goals.
For Visitor Centers
Transforming industrial sites into engaging, must-see tourism destinations that tell compelling local and national stories.
For Corporations
Building impactful legacy displays that authentically showcase company history, innovation, and core brand values to a wide audience.
Let's Build Your Next Exhibit
Have a captivating story to tell? An industrial legacy to showcase? Let's discuss your vision and goals for an unforgettable exhibit. Fill out the form below to begin a conversation with our expert team.