About TREX
TREX Traveling Exhibition Community is a hub for professionals working in the field of museum traveling exhibitions. What began with Mac West of Informal Learning Experiences as the Traveling Exhibit Database (TED) is now a new marketplace and forum led by Museum EXP.
"This site is a natural extension of what we love about the museum and traveling exhibits community—supporting collaboration and cheering each other on through our mission-related work." - John Shaw, Principal at Museum EXP
Museum EXP, LLC was founded by museum veterans Cynthia Brown and John Shaw. The firm specializes in exhibition development and project management for hands-on and content-rich museum exhibitions. John and Cynthia have extensive experience in developing and managing traveling exhibitions and are invested in shaping the future of traveling exhibitions. Museum EXP regularly conducts research and analysis of the museum traveling exhibitions market for partner organizations and leads teams in the development of innovative exhibitions and experiences.
For more information on how Museum EXP can lead or support your next permanent or traveling exhibition project, visit museumexp.com or reach out to John and Cynthia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the new paid subscription levels?
- Independent Professional - Create a Service Provider listing, search all listings. Reserved for independent contractors or 1-person organizations. Does not allow posting Traveling Exhibit rental listings.
- Service Provider - Create Service Provider and Exhibits for Sale listings, search all listings. Available to all organization types. Does not allow posting Traveling Exhibit rental listings.
- Exhibit Provider - Full access. Create Traveling Exhibit rental listings, Service Provider, and Exhibits for Sale listings, search all listings.
Without a paid subscription, users can create a free account to search all listings including traveling exhibitions, services providers, and exhibits for sale. Plus, access our free Traveling Exhibit Reports and details on upcoming traveling exhibit events such as the TREX Forum.
What are the benefits of listing my exhibits or services?
Including your listings in our comprehensive database of North American traveling exhibits gets you in front of thousands of museum professionals (mailing list of more than 3,500) plus an invitation to the TREX Traveling Exhibit Forum where you may have the opportunity to present your exhibition(s) and network with peers in the field.
How do I get on your mailing list to find out about updates and future events?
You can sign up here: https://museumexp.com/contact/
I purchased an Exhibit Host subscription, but now I don’t need it.
You can change your subscription at any time and apply your prorated Exhibit Host subscription fees to one of our new subscription levels by logging into your account and visiting https://traveling-exhibits.com/billing
If you aren’t satisfied with your subscription, please contact us at trex@museumexp.com and we’d be happy to help.
What is the TREX Traveling Exhibitions Forum?
The TREX Traveling Exhibitions Forum is an in-person event which takes place in the spring and fall of each year coinciding with the AAM and ASTC conferences. The event includes networking with museum industry peers and the opportunity for 30 organizations to present their new and in-development traveling exhibitions to an audience of museum representatives and professionals. It is organized by Museum EXP and made possible by support from our colleagues in the field.
What are the Traveling Exhibition Awards?
The Traveling Exhibition Awards are a new way to celebrate achievements, exemplary design, and innovation in the field of museum traveling exhibitions. We thought it was about time that our talented colleagues in this unique field had the opportunity to be recognized for their knowledge, skill, and hard work. You can self-nominate, but we also encourage you to acknowledge the work of your peers and those who you admire. Categories will be announced soon and include both exhibition providers and host organizations.
Additional Questions?
You may contact us at trex@museumexp.com if you have additional questions not covered here. Please note that we are a small team volunteering to coordinate this event. Please be patient if we are not able to reply promptly to your inquiry.