Conner Prairie

Power of Place

For Conner Prairie’s new Visitor Center, Monadnock crafted an unforgettable journey that brings the Power of Place to life—past, present, and future. In this immersive, walk-through experience, visitors follow the flowing White River from prehistory to today, discovering the forces that shaped the land, the people who have called it home, and the enduring magic of this remarkable place.

Designer
Luci
Components
6
Location
Fishers, Indiana
Size
3,150 sq. ft.
Roles

Media Experience Design & Production

Technical Systems Design & Oversight

Immersive Theater Design

Power of Place

Immersive Theater Design

Visitors witness the land’s dramatic transformation—melting glaciers, rivers and lakes forming, forests and prairies taking shape—brought to life through vivid imagery and a visceral soundscape that evokes the raw power of this ancient place, now home to Conner Prairie.

Arrivals

Immersive Theater Design

The daily lives and struggles of this land’s early inhabitants unfold in a gripping narrative—where intertwined, often uneasy relationships come alive in a bold, one-of-a-kind theatrical experience.

Oasis

Immersive Theater Design

The spirit and power of this place endures in the people drawn to Conner Prairie, anchored by the White River. Their diverse voices bring the story forward, rounding out the visitor journey in a warm and meaningful conclusion.