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Follow on Google News | California's Newest Children's Museum Makes Big ImpactWith over 28,000 sq ft of fun, Pretend City is a testament to the talents of 25 year old exhibit fabrication firm, MurphyCatton. From pretending to grocery shop or mailing a package, the children in Orange County are getting a tast of adulthood.
As the exhibit fabricator, MurphyCatton was faced with the extraordinary task of delivering a one-of-a-kind, custom experience to the children of Orange County. The museum, with a focus on helping young children understand how a city runs, takes a complete hands-on approach with interactive exhibits that show behind the scenes activities. This interactive experience of role playing allows children to pretend they are parents, lawyers, firefighters, mailmen and much more. By immersing children in a 28,000 square foot miniature city, the Pretend City/MurphyCatton team has developed an environment that provides a unique, true-to-life and educational experience. Mark Catton, Executive V.P. of MurphyCatton says, “It took an enormous collaborative effort to bring this project to life. Working as the liaison between the museum and the city of Irvine to make sure every component of the project was up to the highest safety standards was an important process.” Among the obstacles of building a children’s museum that meets California safety standards includes structures that can withstand earthquakes. MurphyCatton also had to overcome the challenge of creating a realistic environment that catered to the minds of its young visitors. One of the primary reasons why MurphyCatton was selected as the sole fabricator for the Pretend City Children’s Museum was because of their impressive twenty-five year track record of taking their clients’ visions and turning them into extraordinary live experiences. Because no two children’s museums are alike, MurphyCatton has perfected the art of producing entirely custom exhibitions and environments that are safe, engaging and fun while paying close attention to detail and staying true to the design. Catton says, “Our diligent desire to deliver every aspect of what our clients envision is what keeps our customer relationships strong and lasting; Pretend City was no exception.” The unique atmosphere of the Pretend City Children’s Museum required extensive research and the attention to detail that has been engrained in the MurphyCatton/ For more on MurphyCatton visit http://www.murphycatton.com and see what we’ve been up to for the past 25 plus years! # # # MurphyCatton is a custom fabrication firm focused on building unforgettable environments and exhibitions. Our clients include museums, children's museums, corporate spaces, zoos and aquariums, churches as well as science, nature, & visitor centers. End
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