Subcommittee shows new Capitol wayfinding, suffrage exhibits and plans for acoustics

The committee heard a progress update on a multi‑year Capitol interpretive and wayfinding project that will add bronze and acrylic signage, static panels about Wyoming history (including a designated Suffrage Hall), digital kiosks, a Constitution interactive in the historic Supreme Court Chamber and a civics learning lab for students.

Senator Landon, co‑chair of the project subcommittee, said the work reflects collaboration among state agencies, the State Building Commission and many contributors. "We're reaching a pretty exciting stage, which is the culmination of all of that effort over the past 2 or 3 years," he said. Presenters showed sample signage, photographic panels, room branding tied to major river basins and previewed a drone video of the dome to be made available through digital kiosks.

Presenters said most photographs were licensed at low or no cost and that usage rights have been secured for long‑term display. Several members asked about security, insurance and conservation; presenters said a museum/capitol staff member has been hired to oversee installation security, ongoing care and insurance arrangements. The subcommittee also said acoustics remediation work is under way with a tiered approach focused on the most problematic rooms, funded by the legislature and being planned to respect historical fabric.

Next steps: the subcommittee will continue fabrication and installation, provide more detailed timelines and answer follow‑up questions about security and the digital exhibit plans. Members encouraged outreach so the public knows which images are on loan or permanently licensed.