Ralph Appelbaum Associates

Founded in 1978 by Ralph Appelbaum, Ralph Appelbaum Associates (RAA) is one of the largest museum planning and exhibition design practices in the world. Headquartered in New York City, the firm specializes in interpretive planning, exhibition design, and media design for museums, memorials, visitor centers, and cultural or brand experiences.

The firm is recognized for high-profile projects, including the permanent exhibition of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, the National September 11 Memorial Museum, and the William J. Clinton Presidential Center. Its founder, Ralph Appelbaum, received the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Award for Lifetime Achievement in 2009.

RAA has historically maintained a global reach with studios in cities such as London, Berlin, Beijing, Shanghai, Dubai, Moscow, and São Paulo. Innovation in exhibition and media design is central to their work in creating immersive cultural and memorial spaces.