WHAT WE ARE DOING

WHY WE ARE DOING IT

Exploring innovative future storytelling museum techniques

؜To gather inspiration for your own artifact display.

ACTIVITY MATERIALS

1st

؜As a class we will go over the different aspect of museums techniques (display, preservation, interaction, multi-sensory storytelling, or future tech).

؜With your teammate, pick 2 examples that interest you (you can search online if you didn't like the ones presented)

Record what the technique is, its purpose, impact, and materials/technology used (save images and videos) for each

؜Present your research to the class in 2mins

2nd

3rd

4th

15min

؜5min

30min

30min

1st

As a class we are going to review the different aspects of museum techniques. We will highlight why each technique is effective, what sense and topic it tackles, and how it enhances visitor engagement.

15min

Head to the resources tab of this activity, to find the different examples

2nd

؜Pick 2 examples.(you can search online if you didn't like the ones presented)

؜5min

3rd

For each example write the answers to those 2 questions. Create 2 slides (one slide per example) and add images and videos).

30 min

1. What is this technique and how does it work? (Describe the display, its sensory features, and the technology)
2. What are the key technologies or materials involved?

4th

30 min

1. ؜Visitors can handle replicas of real artifacts at staffed “Hands-On Desks.” Trained guides present objects and explain their history.
2. Gives a tactile, memorable experience of ancient objects that are normally behind glass; it makes history more approachable.
3. People feel more directly connected to the past.
4. It’s more immersive than just looking through glass, and easily adaptable to many themes (e.g., ancient tools, fossils, coins) if replicas are made.
5. High-quality replica objects, display tables, staff training. Benefit: safe, hands-on learning. Challenge: cleaning/maintenance and staffing.

British Museum “Hands-On Desks” (Touch Tables & Replicas)

؜Present your research to the class in 2 mins