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Preserving the Past with Immersive Technologies: Digital technologies such as virtual reality, augmented reality, and holograms allow museums and other institutions to preserve historical events and tell stories in an engaging way.

Authors :
Shein, Esther
Source :
Communications of the ACM. Dec2022, Vol. 65 Issue 12, p15-17. 3p. 1 Color Photograph.
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

The article explores how virtual reality, augmented reality, and holograms can impact and improve exhibitions for museums and other institutions. Particular focus is given to how this technology can preserve historical events and promote engaging storytelling like the "Tower of Faces" at the Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C. Various apps and interactive museum experiences developed for institutions like the Museum of National History and the Kennedy Space Center are also discussed.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00010782
Volume :
65
Issue :
12
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Communications of the ACM
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
160359917
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1145/3565978