A museum tells the story of a city’s past, but visitors only see photographs and objects behind glass. The “Time Machine” lets them step inside this history for a few minutes.
The idea
Using archival photos, plans and descriptions, we recreate in 3D a corner familiar to the townspeople: a square, a street or an estate as they once were. The visitor chooses an era and moves through the space, accompanied by a narrator guide.
What it looks like
Several VR stations are installed in the hall. A session lasts 5–7 minutes: the visitor explores the reconstruction, approaches the buildings and sees how the place changed over the years. A screen can be placed nearby so that other guests can see what is in the headset.
Several VR stations are installed in the hall. A session lasts 5–7 minutes: the visitor explores the reconstruction, approaches the buildings and sees how the place changed over the years. A screen can be placed nearby so that other guests can see what is in the headset.
What the museum gets
- A new reason to visit the museum, especially for young people and families.
- An emotional connection between visitors and the history of their own city.
- Content that can be shown at off-site events and in schools.
What is needed to launch
[Archival materials, the chosen period, the number of stations and a room for installation. Funding through a grant from the Ukrainian Cultural Foundation is possible.]