SPARK Museum Unveils New Exhibit: "Still Life to Reel Life A History of Image Projection"

The SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention is proud to announce the opening of a new exhibit, Still Life to Reel Life: The History of Image Projection, exploring the technology behind Movie Magic. This exhibit will be on display through Summer 2028 and has been developed with a number of community partners including Mount Baker Theatre, Pickford Film Center and local Collectors. 

Still Life to Reel Life is an exploration of the technological developments that led to modern motion pictures and some of the world’s most iconic shared experiences. Many artifacts from SPARK’s collection are featured, along with select pieces from the Pickford Film Center’s collection, local collectors, and the Mount Baker Theatre.

This is the second exhibit to be on display in SPARK’s newest gallery which opened to the public in 2025. Curated by Museum employee Charlie Bryan, this exhibit is the latest step in SPARK’s efforts to share more from the vault and bring never before displayed artifacts to public view.

The exhibit opened to the Public on September 19th and will be in display through Summer of 2028. A schedule of accompanying programs will be announced shortly to be taking place throughout the run to the exhibit.

About the SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention: 

The SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention is dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of electricity, science, and innovation. The museum houses a world-class collection of artifacts related to the development of electrical technology and offers engaging exhibits and educational programs for people of all ages. The SPARK Museum’s mission is to inspire curiosity, creativity, and learning through the power of scientific discovery.

For more information about the exhibition, accompanying programs, or to learn more about the museum visit www.sparkmuseum.org