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Museum 2.0

Cutting edge technology offers an upleveled museum guest experience

Implications - Whether to engage patrons with more detailed information or break down barriers for those unable to physically participate, cutting edge technology is being incorporated into museums and galleries at a rate that has borne an entirely redefined consumer experience. Often in the form of beacon technology, such applications serve to satisfy the modern consumer's desire for multi-sensory engagement.
Workshop Question - How could you make your consumers' experience more memorable by using technology?
Trend Themes
1. Beacon Technology for Interactive Museum Devices - Museums are incorporating beacon technology into their exhibits to cater to consumers' desire for multi-sensory engagement. This creates the opportunity for more interactive and personalized experiences.
2. Virtual Reality Exhibits in Museums - Virtual reality exhibits provide an opportunity to transport visitors to different eras and create a more immersive experience. This allows museums to cater to tech-savvy visitors and inspire further initiatives at other museums.
3. Digital Totems and Interactive Displays - Interactive totems and displays give museum-goers the chance to learn more about different cultures and languages in an engaging way. This type of technology encourages active learning and brings artifacts to life.
Industry Implications
1. Museum Technology - Museum technology continues to evolve and incorporate more cutting-edge technology, providing a unique experience for visitors and the opportunity for further innovation.
2. Virtual Reality Technology - As virtual reality technology becomes more advanced, there is an opportunity for more immersive experiences in various industries, including museums and galleries.
3. Interactive Display Technology - Interactive display technology allows for active learning and engagement in museums, and can be applied to other industries looking to provide an engaging experience for their customers.
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Featured Examples

Interactive Museum Devices
Interactive Museum Devices
The High-Tech Pen Enables Visitors to Engage with the Collection
This high tech pen is designed to make the experience at the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum more interactive. Based in New York, the design museum will lend a Pen to every person visiting,... MORE
Holographic Museum Displays
Holographic Museum Displays
ColliderCase Creates a More Interactive Museum Experience for Art Fans
Holographic museum displays may be the next best thing when it comes to promoting active learning and interaction in museum spaces. Throughout history, museums have been arenas of passive learning... MORE
Culture-Connecting Kiosks
Culture-Connecting Kiosks
The American Museum of Natural History Uses Digital Totems to Share Data
Digital totems are being installed in the Hall of Northwest Coast Indians at the American Museum of Natural History in New York. The digital totems will enable museum-goers to learn more about the... MORE
Influential Museum Apps
Influential Museum Apps
MOCAK's Interactive Museum Experience Uses iBeacons for Discovery
Although the typical museum experience may not be thought of as high-tech, Poland’s MOCAK (Museum of Contemporary Art in Krakow) is aiming to change this. Thanks to an app and the integration... MORE
Virtual Museum Exhibits
Virtual Museum Exhibits
The Virtual Reality Weekend Transports Museum Visitors to the Bronze Age
The Virtual Reality Weekend is a special initiative, offered at the British Museum and its technology partner Samsung, that is essentially the museum’s first ever virtual reality visitor... MORE
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Digital Graffiti Sculptures
This Holographic Type Sculpture Comes to Life with Microsoft HoloLens
While type sculptures take the art of typography from two to three dimensions, at the Bellevue Arts Museum, in Washington state, attendees have the chance to experience the art in a new dimension... MORE

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