Beatrice Mowry is the head of the Exhibits Design Department which consists of design managers, architects, writer editors, media specialists, and an illustrator. They are responsible for managing the design of over half a million square feet of display space at the Museum’s two locations in addition to signage, wayfinding, posters, plaques, and many other items. Their designs have been seen by the hundreds of millions of visitors from all over the world.

During the downtown building’s renovation, Ms. Mowry and her staff are guiding the exhibition teams in creating displays with more diverse stories, interpretive labels, new artifacts, new media experiences, and safe and durable materials. As one of the world’s most popular museums, the staff is striving to engage people of all ages and backgrounds. 

Ms. Mowry started at the Museum as an intern in 1982 and has designed many displays and several major exhibitions. She has a BS in Advertising Design from the University of Maryland and an MFA in Visual Communication from George Washington University.