The British Museum recently teamed up with Google’s Cultural Institute to provide virtual gallery tours to those who cannot visit the museum in person. Since its founding, the British Museum has housed some of the world's most important artifacts. Now these items can be viewed from anywhere in the world, thanks to a technology-led initiative.
As part of a collaboration between the British Museum and Google’s Cultural Institute, patrons will now be able to view the museum's extensive collection online. Google’s Cultural Institute has helped to digitize numerous artifacts from the museum's collection in order to make them accessible from anywhere in the world. The museum also offers a virtually gallery tour that spans nine different floors and over 80 galleries.
The digitized collection makes it possible for more people to view and enjoy all of the treasures that the British Museum has on display.
Digitized Museum Collections
The British Museum is Now Offering Virtual Gallery Tours
Trend Themes
1. Virtual Museum Tours - Digitizing museum collections and offering virtual tours is a trend that promotes accessibility and engagement for remote audiences.
2. Technology-driven Archives - The use of technology to catalogue, archive and share physical collections is a trend that promotes preservation and accessibility of historical artifacts.
3. Multimedia Exhibition Experiences - The utilization of multimedia tools to enhance museum exhibitions and create interactive experiences is a trend that promotes engagement and education for all ages.
Industry Implications
1. Museum Exhibitions - Museums can capitalize on the trend of virtual tours and multimedia experiences to engage new audiences and increase accessibility of collections.
2. Technology Services - Technology service providers can partner with museums and other cultural institutions to provide digitization and virtual tour services.
3. Digital Archiving - The trend of technology-driven archives presents opportunities for businesses specializing in digital storage and archiving to collaborate with museums and other cultural institutions.