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Memories of Mexico: Designing WebXR for Museum Learning in Schools
Fredrik Edström, CEO of IVAR Studios, took centre stage at the Museum XR Summit to unveil an innovative approach to history education through immersive digital storytelling....
Opening Amundsen’s Historic House Through Digital Capture and VR
MiA Museum and Glitch Studios collaborated to digitally preserve and share the legacy of Roald Amundsen, one of history’s most celebrated polar explorers. Through the...
Hangar Y – A Mixed Reality History Lesson
Realcast’s latest venture, in collaboration with the historic Hangar Y near Paris, has redefined how history is experienced through cutting-edge mixed reality technology. This groundbreaking...
How Quebec’s Musée de la civilisation Designed an Audio AR Exhibition
Quebec rap has taken centre stage at the Musée de la civilisation in Quebec City. This ground-breaking project invites visitors to immerse themselves in the...
How Prague’s National Museum Designed Markerless AR Around a Fin Whale
The National Museum in Prague, the largest museum in the Czech Republic, has taken a bold step into the future with the launch of a...
Inside the RAF Museum’s Lancaster AR: Access and Maintenance
Engaging audiences with historic aircraft is a perennial challenge for museums. Visitors yearn to sit in the cockpit, press buttons, and imagine themselves as part...
How Newark’s Ballantine House Opens New Community Conversations
The Newark Museum of Art, located in the bustling heart of Newark, New Jersey, stands as a beacon of cultural richness and diversity. Under the...
What the Migration Museum Learned from a Shopping-centre Home
When you think of a museum, a bustling shopping center might not be the first place that comes to mind. But for the Migration Museum...
What Does It Mean to Decolonise a Museum?
In recent years, a notable movement towards decolonizing museums has emerged across the US, Europe, and Australia. However, the very meaning of decolonizing is being...
How the National Gallery of Ireland is Using Art to Support Survivors of Domestic Violence
In 2023, the National Gallery of Ireland embarked on a transformative initiative that sought to bridge the gap between art, therapy, and social impact. At...
Bringing Museum Front-of-House and Education Teams Together
Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… Many museums still separate their front-of-house (FOH) teams and education departments, assigning each distinct tasks and responsibilities....
The Demigods: Getty Villa’s Percy Jackson-Inspired Audio Tour
The Demigods, launched at the Getty Villa in 2018, used a quest inspired by Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson series to connect visitors with ancient art....
How Museums Can Livestream Hybrid Events
Arts and culture institutions switched to livestreaming and virtual programming out of necessity during the pandemic. As the sector worked quickly to identify digital platforms...
Museums in the Metaverse: Choosing a Platform and Planning Access
The metaverse—a term that once belonged to science fiction—is now becoming a tangible reality, blending digital and physical worlds into shared, interactive spaces. For museums,...
How MoAD Supports Museum Educators Through Reflection and Feedback
Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… In an ever-evolving museum landscape, professional development for museum educators is essential for delivering meaningful and impactful...
Museum as a Classroom for the Future
How can museums offer space to reflect critically on problems stemming from our current education system in a democratic and collective way? Why we wanted...
Can Archaeology on Prescription Improve Mental Health and Wellbeing?
In the heart of York, just inside the historic Walmgate Bar, an innovative project is quietly transforming lives. Archaeology on Prescription, led by York Archaeology’s...
How AGNSW Connects Camp Dog Sculptures, Digital Drawing and AR
The Art Gallery of New South Wales (AGNSW) is redefining how audiences experience Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art through innovative work with Augmented Reality....
How Musea Brugge Gives Young People a Role in Exhibitions
Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… Musea Brugge has been redefining the role of young people in museums with a forward-thinking approach to...
How the Nasher Sculpture Center Builds Sensory-Friendly Partnerships
Museums have a unique opportunity to create welcoming spaces for neurodiverse audiences, yet for many institutions, limited staff capacity and resources can make this a...
How Royal Collection Trust Connected SIX the Musical with Tudor Portraits
Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… The Royal Collection Trust has taken an innovative step to connect history with pop culture, teaming up...
How the Creative Use of Museum Audio Tours is Attracting New Audiences
They say an image can convey a thousand words. But what about the context behind that image? Here’s how audio tours are helping to deepen...
