Art will always remain appealing but to capture the attention of the current generation, museums will need to go one step further by using technology.
Many around the world are already doing this to optimise visitors experience. Visiting some of the most famous museums will surely be a thrilling experience for many. However, it is more life-changing when these relics come to life.
One major tech that comes to mind when one thinks of museums is likely Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR). This is important because VR and AR can make imaginations come alive.
For example, The Franklin Institute, which is a science museum has been using VR tech since 2016. It also serves as a center of science education and research in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is named after the American scientist and statesman, Benjamin Franklin, and houses the Benjamin Franklin National Memorial.
Visitors to the museum could enjoy new worlds and immersive films. It offers both an HTC Vive experience and an Oculus Rift experience. Oculus is a company that makes VR headsets. It connects people and redefines digital gaming and entertainment.
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According to a Blooloop article, Museum-goers using VR at the Franklin could explore the deep sea and encounter a blue whale with the aid of tech.
They can also take a journey to outer space as well as take a look at the inner workings of the inner body. Visitors using the HTC Vive, can walk around as they immerse themselves into virtual worlds. With the Oculus Rift, they were able to go to places while staying in the same spot.
Besides the Institute mentioned above, many other museums have been using this tech as well.
Some create visual tour guides with this tech. These are quite adaptable, updatable and viewable without special devices. They can even connect it with smartphones.
Also, visitors resurrect objects that people could not see before. Imagine seeing things that no longer exist like, dinosaurs and the likes.
Here is an image from the Kenedy Space Center where visitors see images of space:
Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center (IHMEC) in Skokie has a part called Take a Stand Center. Visitors can see and interact with the Holocaust survivors with a feature themed “Survivor Stories Experience.”
A hologram technology developed by the USC Shoah Foundation creates an almost live experience. Visitors are allowed to pose questions to the holograms, and the holograms respond as if the survivor is actually on stage. This is possible due to voice activation and recognition software.
See a video of this:
It sure will thrill anyone to take a trip to a high-end technology advanced museum.
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