Research Casting International is a leading provider of museum technical services, specialising in bringing the past to life through specimen restoration, mounting, casting, fabrication, and transportation. With a reputation for excellence, the company is trusted by institutions worldwide to deliver world-class exhibits.
The company’s approach blends science with art, transforming concepts into reality. Founded in Toronto in 1987, Research Casting International has since mounted over 900 skeletons, including some of the largest dinosaurs in the world. Their team of artisans and technicians work closely with palaeontologists to create specimens that are both scientifically accurate and visually striking for any institution.
With over 37 years of experience, Research Casting International has collaborated with nearly every major natural history museum, establishing industry-leading methods for creating and mounting specimens. From traditional forging and blacksmithing to cutting-edge 3D modelling and printing, the company remains at the forefront of technical innovation in the sector, ensuring the highest standards in preservation and display.
Research Casting InternationalFrom design to production, we can deliver your dream.
Services
Renowned for quality and technical excellence, Research Casting International can undertake projects of any scale or complexity. Its team comprises artists and craftspeople skilled in handling some of the world’s most valuable specimens. Operating on a global scale, the company is well-versed in managing schedules, imports, and permit requirements for projects worldwide.
Beyond skeletal mounts, the company provides full exhibit services for museums and science centres, with a strong focus on naturalistic storytelling at the heart of every project. Whether reconstructing a prehistoric scene or restoring rare fossils, the team brings history to life with unparalleled attention to detail.
Specimens
Research Casting International has an extensive portfolio of specimens, including dinosaurs, prehistoric mammals, and aquatic life. You can explore the full collection here.
RCI Studios
We opened our foundry in 1998 when we were commissioned to create and install twenty bronze panels for the American Museum of Natural History in NYC. Since then, we have gone on to work with clients like Google creating a full-size bronze T-rex skeleton for their campus and with artists like Gerald Gladstone helping bring their pieces to life in a variety of mediums. Over the years we have been able to expand our services to fit any service a client may need from 3D scanning and printing of sculptures at any scale to restoring and providing conservation on existing pieces. RCI Studio’s Portfolio
RCI Theming
Have a unique concept or design in mind? RCI Theming can produce custom theming for any project. Since our inception in 1987, we have taken part in many renowned thematic displays, such as the rotunda in Jurassic Park, now on display at Universal Studios. More recently, we used our CNC router to carve the Seven Deadly Sins that appeared in the movie Shazam. Our work can be seen around the world, from the Geological Museum in China, to Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Cultural Centre in Kuwait, to Disney World in Orlando, Florida. RCI Theming Portfolio
Exploration Exhibits
Research Casting International is one of the world’s largest providers of museum technical services, specializing in creating exhibits of the most valuable paleontological specimens around. From conservation to design and construction of life-size displays, our work can be seen across the planet. We have 35 years of experience creating some of the highest quality exhibits in the world. We take pride in our work and are pleased to offer museums and galleries of all sizes a series of travelling shows for their venues. Exploration Exhibits Rentals
