Abstract

An exhibition hall is often identified by the majority of the items displayed there and it is a form of museum that attracts the widest range of users. The study examined the impact of space adequacy on the user's experience in the Art Exhibition Centre in Nigeria. A qualitative research design and Content analysis technique was adopted to achieve the objectives of the study. The findings revealed that the design of art exhibition spaces can enhance visitors' psychological well-being by creating attractive, comfortable, comprehensible, participative, innovative, and sustainable experiences. Furthermore, it has been demonstrated that a visitor's decision to explore an art display at first is more influenced by direct visual access, which is created by the building, than by physical distance. Besides, the physical design of exhibition centres is essential for establishing interactive links that can highlight visitors' desire for rich experiences.