
Hawai'i: A Kingdom Crossing Oceans
British Museum
Installation view of Hawai'i: A Kingdom Crossing Oceans at the British Museum, 2026.
Client · British Museum

Sam Forster Associates Ltd · Company 11387973 · Trading heritage since 1994
Active·subcontractor·Head office London
Sam Forster Associates has been a leading provider of exhibition fabrication services since 1994, offering a comprehensive range of construction and fabrication solutions to the UK's most prestigious museums and galleries. The company specialises in temporary exhibition construction, audio-visual environments, and the creation of bespoke display furniture, including metalwork and Corian fabrication. They also offer artwork fabrication, specialist paint finishes, scenic painting, art installation, AV installation and equipment hire, graphic installation, and gallery refurbishment.
With a strong commitment to sustainability, Sam Forster Associates prioritises responsible purchasing, waste management, and the use of sustainable materials like FSC and PEFC certified timber. They operate with a 100% landfill diversion policy and strive to reuse materials wherever possible. Their inner London base also helps to minimise transport emissions.
The company has a proven track record of delivering high-quality projects for a diverse range of clients, including major cultural institutions. Their expertise ensures that exhibitions are constructed to the highest standards, meeting the unique demands of each project.

British Museum
Installation view of Hawai'i: A Kingdom Crossing Oceans at the British Museum, 2026.
Client · British Museum
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British Library
Installation view of Fairytales at the British Library, 2026.
Client · British Library

Design Museum, London
Installation view of Wes Anderson: The Archives at the Design Museum, London, 2025.
Client · Design Museum

Victoria and Albert Museum, London
Installation view of Design and Disability at the Victoria and Albert Museum, 2025.
Client · Victoria and Albert Museum
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Science Museum, London
Installation view of Future of Food at the Science Museum, 2025.
Client · Science Museum

Natural History Museum, London
Installation view of Space: Could Life Exist Beyond Earth? at the Natural History Museum, London, 2025.
Client · Natural History Museum

IWM North, Manchester
Installation view of Spies, Lies and Deception at IWM North, Manchester, 2025.
Client · Imperial War Museums

Japan House, London
Installation view of Hyakkō: 100+ Makers from Japan at Japan House, London 2025.
Client · Japan House

Hauser & Wirth London
Installation view, 'Nicolas Party. Clotho,' Hauser & Wirth London, 2025.
Client · Hauser & Wirth

Whitechapel Gallery
Installation view of Joy Gregory: Catching Flies with Honey at Whitechapel Gallery, 2025.
Client · Whitechapel Gallery

180 Studios
Installation view of Gabriel Moses - Selah at 180 Studios, 2025.
Client · 180 Studios

Hayward Gallery
Installation view of Gilbert & George: 21ST CENTURY PICTURES. Photo: Mark Blower. Courtesy of the Hayward Gallery.
Client · Hayward Gallery
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Sam Forster Associates provides exhibition construction and fabrication services to museums and galleries across the UK, specialising in temporary exhibitions, AV environments, and bespoke display furniture. Their listed services include Fit-out & interiors, Carpentry & joinery, Painting & decorating, Drylining and Electrical.
Sam Forster Associates Ltd is registered at LONDON, N4 1LZ, in London.
Sam Forster Associates Ltd states that it works across Nationwide.
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Sam Forster Associates Ltd works in Public, Commercial and Retail.
Sam Forster Associates Ltd was incorporated on 2018-05-30, though the company says it has traded since 1994.
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