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Exploring the Best IoT Devices for Smarter Museum Operations

First, when we say "smart museum," we're talking about a museum that uses tech to enhance facilities management, sustainability, and exhibitions. Internet of Things (IoT)...
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The Case for Digital Sound Enhancements in Exhibitions

We've been hearing it for a while now: Visitors want dynamic, immersive experiences. How do you achieve this without breaking the bank on emerging...
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New Ways Museums Are Using Smells to Great Effect in Exhibitions

While combing the web in recent months, looking for interesting articles to share with our Museum 411 subscribers, we began to notice a new...
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Digitizing Collections: The Benefits You May Not Have Considered

Digitizing collections is a perpetually trending topic in the museum sector, brought forth in part by technological advancements and an increase in screen time...
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Let’s Talk About the Biggest Problems With AR and VR in...

We recently discussed the current benefits of AR and VR in museums and shared resources and successful examples. Institutions all over the world are...
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What Are the Practical Benefits of AR and VR for Museums?

Today we're taking a closer look at augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) integration in museums. Truly, it's still early days for these...
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How 5 Museums Are Utilizing Augmented Reality Right Now

Augmented Reality (AR) has been the talk of the town for years, hyped as the answer to a more dynamic and immersive visitor experience....
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The Smithsonian Goes Digital: A New Era of Transformation

The Smithsonian Institution is the world's largest museum, education, and research complex. It has the reach and the resources to lead the way when...

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