DIGITAL TOUR OF NATIONAL ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM ATHENS

Name of the Organisation
National Archaeological Museum Athens and PostScriptum
Target group addressed
Different types of disabilities
How can the GP be replicated?
This method can be adapted by other museums and or cultural exhibitions around the world in order to provide an accessible platform for all.
How does it contribute to SMART II?

It allows for people with disabilities including kinetic and hearing impairments to have a virtual tour of the museum rooms thus promoting accessibility in cultural tourism.

How can it be transferred?

The use of digital technologies (such as virtual or augmented reality) for allowing people with disabilities to have a tour of museums is a practice that can be transferred in many different contexts in the cultural and heritage sector

Short description

Digital virtual tour for persons with mobility impairment or hard of hearing individuals in the context of the National Archaeological Museum Action Plan for People with Disabilities.

Long description

Enjoy a digital tour through the 36 rooms of the National Archaeological Museum and familiarise yourselves with 86 of its exhibits.

Our digital visitor strolls freely through the Museum rooms and has access to information about the selected exhibits.
The digital tour is the outcome of the collaboration of the National Archaeological Museum with the PostScriptum company, via cultural sponsorship in kind.

User guide:

  • Tags: Locate the blue spots in the space, either by looking at the floorplan, or the dollhouse view or in the course of your casual digital  walk-through
  • Choose the point of interest: Click on the drop down arrow at the bottom left on your screen for a horizontal reel of images to appear. Choose the icon “Play” next to the lower arrow or click on the images to get transferred to the point of your interest
  • Choose floor: Visit the spaces of your preference by selecting floor plan, floor or dollhouse view (depicted in the icons at the bottom left)
  • Choose room: Select room by its number, clicking on the floor plan (bottom left)
Country
Greece
Source
https://www.namuseum.gr/en/digital-virtual-tour-for-persons-with-mobility-impairment-or-hard-of-hearing-individuals-in-the-context-of-the-national-archaeological-museum-action-plan-for-people-with-disabilities/
Link to more information (organisation website) if applicable
https://www.namuseum.gr/en/