Preserving Heritage, Expanding Access

A 3D digital twin is a vital tool for preserving cultural heritage. It creates a permanent digital archive for museums and galleries, providing an engaging way for a global audience to connect with art and history online.

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The Cultural Impact

Expanding Reach and Engagement

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More Engagement than 2D

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More Likely to Call

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Longer Time on Page

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Global Virtual Access

For Future Generations

Digital Preservation

A 3D digital twin creates a precise, time-stamped digital record of a cultural site or exhibition. This is a practical asset for conservation planning, restoration work, and academic research, ensuring that heritage is documented and safeguarded for the future.

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    Permanent Digital Record: Create an enduring archive of physical spaces and temporary exhibitions.
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    Disaster Recovery Planning: Provide a detailed baseline for recovery efforts in case of damage.
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    Resource for Researchers: Offer remote access to detailed visual and spatial data for scholars.
A modern art gallery exhibit with colorful paintings and dramatic lighting, preserved as a digital twin.
A museum interior with ancient artifacts displayed in cases, made accessible through a virtual tour.
Open Your Doors to the World

Virtual Access for a Global Audience

A digital twin makes your collection accessible to anyone with an internet connection, removing geographical barriers. This significantly expands your reach and serves as a valuable resource for education and outreach programs globally.

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    Worldwide Reach: Engage audiences far beyond your local geography, attracting new supporters.
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    Educational Outreach: A powerful tool for virtual field trips and remote learning modules.
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    Increased Accessibility: Provide an inclusive experience for individuals with mobility challenges.
Curate with Precision

A Tool for Exhibition Planning

A digital twin is a functional tool for curators and facility managers. It allows teams to plan layouts, visualize visitor flow, and collaborate with artists remotely, making the planning process more efficient and precise.

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    Virtual Layout Planning: Experiment with exhibit flows digitally before physical setup.
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    Remote Collaboration: Share plans with global teams, artists, or lending institutions.
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    Lighting Pre-visualization: Plan lighting schemes with spatial accuracy for optimal viewing.

Matterport in India's Cultural Landscape

We have had the privilege of capturing significant cultural institutions, making them accessible to a wider audience.

National Crafts Museum & Hastkala Academy, Delhi

This digital twin preserves the rich collection of Indian handicrafts and folk art, allowing for global access and detailed virtual exploration. It serves as an invaluable resource for students, artists, and cultural enthusiasts worldwide.

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Official Matterport Resources

Matterport provides extensive documentation and case studies on how 3D technology is being used in cultural spaces worldwide. Explore their official industry page for more technical details and global examples.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between a Matterport tour and a custom 360° tour for a museum?expand_more

Matterport provides a fully automated 3D scan, creating an immersive 'dollhouse' view ideal for indoor exhibitions. For institutions requiring the absolute highest image fidelity or for projects involving Google Street View publication, we offer custom tours created with high-end DSLR cameras and fisheye lenses.

Can you create digital archives of individual artifacts?expand_more

Yes. While Matterport is for capturing spaces, we use other techniques like photogrammetry to create detailed 3D models of individual objects. These can be embedded within the main virtual tour for an even richer visitor experience.

How does a virtual tour integrate with our existing museum website?expand_more

Integration is simple. The virtual tour can be embedded on any page of your website, similar to a YouTube video. You can also use interactive 'Mattertags' to add text, images, and video links, turning the tour into a comprehensive educational tool.

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