Alex Taitt

Alex Taitt (she/her) is an Associate Curator at the Anchorage Museum and Ph.D. student at the University of Alaska Fairbanks studying digital heritage preservation. Alex has a background in anthropology, computer science and museum studies, and has worked in education, public programming, heritage preservation, and curatorial work in the museum field. She lives and works on Dena’ina Ełnena in Anchorage, Alaska.

Alex Taitt will be speaking at the Museum XR Summit 2025 :

Augmented Reality in Museums: Low-Cost Options & Ethical Considerations

This presentation focuses on low-cost options for small to mid-sized museums interested in experimenting with Augmented Reality. In addition to recommended approaches and practical applications, presenters will also discuss ethical concerns when considering which artwork or cultural belonging to augment. Featuring suggested guidelines and case studies to demonstrate efforts that are currently underway to incorporate AR into exhibitions at the Anchorage Museum in Alaska, this presentation is geared towards museum professionals seeking budget-friendly options to thoughtfully integrate new technologies into their own institutions.