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Unusual Projects Ltd

Name: Unusual Projects Ltd
Address: York, YO414AR, GB
Telephone: +447312244869

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We specialise in the bespoke and unique installation of interactive exhibits, scenic set works and models for heritage and visitor centres.

28/10/2026

Restoring a piece of royal history

The Tower Menagerie display teaches visitors all about the exotic animals that once lived within the Tower's walls. But after years of love from millions of visitors, the original tethered magnifying glass had scratched up the map and surrounding setworks.

Historic Royal Palaces needed a fix that was built to last. Our team designed a brand-new mechanism using smooth horizontal and vertical steel sliding rails. Visitors still get to slide the magnifier across the map to discover where each animal came from, but the steel rails keep it completely off the graphics. We also restored the original animal sounds, loading them into a new digital media player so visitors hear each beast as they explore.

Best of all, because we precision-engineered everything in 3D beforehand, our team installed and commissioned the whole thing in a single morning before the doors opened to the public.

Got an old favourite interactive that needs a heavy-duty makeover? Drop us a line at [email protected]!

27/10/2026

We are thrilled to announce the official opening of our latest project at the Monument, commissioned by the Eastern City BID!

This truly innovative venture transformed an unused unit into London’s newest micro-museum, offering visitors a fascinating and immersive look back at the Great Fire of London.

Bringing this vision to life required a deeply collaborative effort, and we want to extend a huge thank you to our incredible partners:

Four Agency
RJL Interiors
Winkle- Picker Ltd
Sugar HK
New Makers Bureau

By combining our diverse expertise, we were able to maximize every inch of this unique space to tell an unforgettable story in an engaging way. We can't wait for everyone to experience it!

21/10/2026

Powering Manchester’s Stories: The New Power Hall.

We are proud to show our role in the transformation of the Power Hall at the Museum of Science & Industry (Science and Industry Museum) in Manchester. This living gallery connects historic working engines with 21st-century carbon-neutral tech—and we’ve been busy building the tools that help visitors connect with that story.

Awarded through a competitive tender, Unusual Projects designed, developed, and installed two key interactive experiences:

Care for the Engine: A sensory-led experience where visitors use their skills and senses to "tend" to a working engine.

Stay on Track: A "tinkering" station where visitors create and test wheel designs to understand the physics of the rails.

Because these exhibits need to withstand thousands of curious hands, we developed the exhibits through two rigorous prototyping stages. We worked closely with the museum team and exhibition designers to ensure the gameplay was as robust as the engines themselves.

From full O&M manuals to a detailed handover with the gallery maintenance team, we ensure the "Power" stays on long after we leave the site.

A huge thank you to everyone involved — it’s been a joy to help bring these stories to life in such an iconic space.

20/10/2026

When history meets high-end dining!
We recently wrapped up a special project for the Imperial War Museums at the Churchill War Rooms in London. To elevate their exclusive fine dining events inside Room 58, we were asked to design and build a custom presentation box for serving a dedicated cheese course.

The twist? It had to look like an authentic 1937 first-edition copy of Winston Churchill’s book, Great Contemporaries.

Here is how we brought it to life:
Replicated original 1937 physical specifications—down to the exact dimensions, blue cloth texture, gilt lettering, and blue-tinted page edges.
Applied hand-painted scenic distressing to give it a genuine vintage patina.
Fitted a seamless, food-grade interior lining so dairy elements can be served safely without damaging the exterior aesthetic.

A big thank you to the team at the Churchill War Rooms for letting us contribute to such a memorable guest experience in an iconic space!

14/10/2026

We have really enjoyed working with English Heritage on a quirky little project to turn a defunct lift door into a useful feature for their museum dressing-up area.

By fabricating a custom timber frame clad in FR MDF—finished in that iconic English Heritage Red—we’ve created a stable, high-impact mirror installation that feels like it was always there.

It’s all about the details: choosing materials that meet fire regulations while maintaining the visual integrity of a world-class heritage site.

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13/10/2026

Already thinking about Easter 2027? We are! 🐰

Earlier this year, we worked with Longleat to create a temporary Fairy Tale Easter Trail packed with hands-on, multi-sensory fun for family visitors!

We designed and built two robust interactive table displays that brought classic stories to life:

🐻 Goldilocks & The Three Bears: Hidden sensors in three different-sized chairs triggered custom audio clips when sat on, complete with realistic resin porridge bowls ("Too Hot, Too Cold, Just Right!"). 🎩 The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party: Proximity motion sensors triggered whimsical sound effects, lift-up flaps revealed scent diffusers to bring the set to life!

We handled everything from initial concept and off-site fabrication to a seamless 1-day site setup and full post-season de-rig.

If you’re looking to create an unforgettable temporary trail or seasonal activation for Easter 2027, now is the time to start planning.

Drop us an email at [email protected] to chat through your ideas!

07/10/2026

We’re delighted to announce the continuation of our long-standing partnership with the Royal Opera House, Muscat Oman!

Our dedicated maintenance team has officially renewed our contract with Bahwan Engineering Company LLC. Over the next five years, we will deliver quarterly maintenance visits to ensure the safety, reliability, and smooth operation of the interactive exhibits throughout the venue.

Designed, developed, prototyped, built, and installed by our team during the height of the COVID lockdowns (following all safety protocols to the letter), these exhibits explore core themes of musicality with stunning initial concept designs by 59 Productions.
Maintaining the quality and longevity of our installations is just as important to us as the initial build, and we’re excited to keep supporting this iconic cultural landmark.

Read more about our work and interactive projects: 👉 https://www.unusualprojects.co.uk

06/10/2026

Here’s a look behind the scenes at our workshop!
is currently hand-sculpting a bespoke frog using Monster Clay. Unlike traditional clay, Monster Clay doesn't dry out quickly, giving Sam the flexibility to refine every tiny detail and feature.
Once the sculpture is complete, it will be moulded using a pigmented resin to ensure the colour runs all the way through—a key detail to keep it looking great even against wear, tear, or potential vandalism.
To bring it fully to life, Sam is also embedding interactive sensors and robust fixings for maximum durability.
We can’t wait to show you the finished item soon! Watch this space. 🛠️🎨

30/09/2026

From local history to the Football Museum for Wales, the new Museum of Two Halves in Wrexham is officially complete!

Over the last year, our team has been hard at work delivering a package of hands-on interactives, thematic setworks, and custom props to bring Wrexham’s rich heritage and Welsh football history to life.

Collaborating closely with Hub Build, Haley Sharp Design, Wrexham City Borough Council, and Leach graphics, we built a huge range of engaging experiences, including: Testing your reaction times against legendary Welsh goalkeepers, Designing your own custom football badge, Role-playing in a stadium refreshment kiosk, Trying on iconic Welsh football shirts in a replica changing room

A massive thank you to the entire project team for such fantastic feedback on our technical design input, communication, and site installation.

Planning a new interactive exhibition space? Drop us a line at [email protected]!

29/09/2026

Transforming a Grade I listed masterpiece for the summer!
We recently worked alongside Historic Royal Palaces to bring the dramatic history of the lost Palace of Whitehall to life inside the iconic Banqueting House.
Because this historic building is protected, our biggest rule was zero contact with the original structure—no wall fixings, no drills, no damage! Our team designed and built custom, completely free-standing stage sets that sit independently within the vaulted Undercroft.
These bespoke structures doubled as immersive projection surfaces, carrying visitors through 400 years of history—from royal masques to the dramatic 1698 fire that swept through the palace—before heading upstairs to take in Rubens' world-famous painted ceiling.
Check out the photos from this incredible project!
Got a heritage project that requires careful handling? Drop us a message at [email protected]

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York
YO414AR

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+447312244869

Website

https://unusualprojects.uk/

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