Exhibit Creation for Museums and Visitor Centres
Mera Publications has extensive experience and skills in the creation of exhibits for museums, visitor centers, conferences, and exhibitions.
Our expertise encompasses every stage of exhibit development, from initial concept design to installation and ongoing support. This commitment ensures engaging, informative, and visually compelling displays tailored to diverse audiences.
Frances has spent many years in the Khumbu and Himalaya, bringing a wealth of experience having curated exhibits at Tengboche Monastery, Namche Gompa Visitor Centre, Makalu-Barun National Park, earlier versions of the Sagarmatha National Park visitor centre, and for the Canadian National Parks.
The Tenzing Norgay Sherpa Foundation has been working closely with Frances Klatzel of Mera Publications to curate and produce the exhibits. The work was split into Phase One, preparations and exhibits for the Inauguration, and Phase Two, additional exhibit panels. Phase Three with audio-visual materials, a couple of experiential installations, and in-depth information is in progress.
The project has several stakeholders interested in the success of the project including the Tenzing Norgay family, Sagarmatha Buffer Zone committee, National Park personnel, and the local Namche and Khumbu community. The 70th anniversary of the successful ascent of Everest (Sagarmatha) by Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary on May 29, 2023, presented a historic celebration at which to inaugurate the Heritage Center and Auditorium.
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The Tenzing Norgay family commissioned this statue in 2014 with the blessing and support of the local community. Nearby is the Sagarmatha National Park Visitor Centre, built in 1979-80. For years, it welcomed visitors from around the world to learn about Sherpa history, culture and Himalayan flora and fauna. Sagarmatha National Park handed over management of the Park Visitor Center to the Namche Buffer Zone Committee but remains an interested stakeholder in site and the messaging of the Museum. In 2023, the Sagarmatha National Park Buffer Zone Committee assumed responsibility for the visitor centre and partnered with the Tenzing Norgay Sherpa Foundation to renovate the building and refurbish the exhibits.
Namche Village Gompa Visitor Centre
In 2009, the Namche Gompa Management Committee asked Mera Publications to help with the creation of exhibits for a visitor centre in the then newly reconstructed building around the courtyard of the gompa, where many village ceremonies and festivals take place. The visitor centre has cultural objects and nineteen display panels about the traditions and history of the Sherpas in Namche and Khumbu. The creation of the centre was a community experience with content from knowledgeable locals and a viewing and review of the draft panels at the gompa for comments and suggestions from community members.
