Museums and VR

Museums Are Using Virtual Reality to Preserve the Past -- Before It's Too Late

The Conversation | July 14, 2015

Cultural institutions are steeped in history and tradition, but they are also uniquely placed to take advantage of some of the latest technology. Drones, 3D printing and augmented reality apps are just some of the tools being used to construct “virtual museum” experiences for real and digital visitors. While these technologies open up new and exciting possibilities for curators, they also provoke resistance around the issues of authenticity, ownership and value.

Imagine being able to visit the Louvre, the Rijksmuseum and the Guggenheim all in one day! Imagine looking at the world’s most famous masterpieces from your favourite chair in your own home. Imagine being able to look around museums and visit heritage sites that you otherwise might never be able to see because you can’t afford it, or aren’t physically able to travel, or just don’t have the time. Then imagine creating your own museum, populating it with your favourite works of art and sharing your creation with others. Source: https://share.oculus.com/app/museum-of-the-future

...According to Digiart, one result of this [technology exploration with VR and other 3D tools] might be an “Internet of Historical Things”: one where immersive 3D story worlds become a genuine possibility for historical encounters.


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