Founded in 1978, Ralph Appelbaum Associates Inc. plans, designs and produces museum exhibitions, visitor centers and educational environments. Based in Pine Street, N.Y., it offers services, such as planning, exhibit design, corporate commissions, interactive design, fund raising and consulting. The company's subject areas include natural history, physical sciences, cultural, social and corporate history, sports as well as the fine arts. Ralph Appelbaum Associates Inc. is a recipient of 2009 Best International Project, Museums and heritage awards.