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DONALD and CHARMAINE MOAR <[log in to unmask]>
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Mon, 12 Jul 2004 20:22:39 -0600
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Bruce Wyman wrote:
>
> I'm looking for suggestions of great uses of technology in museum
> exhibits or as part of the overall museum experience - things that
> really enhanced and improved the visitor's experience, while not just
> being over the top.
>
> It might be a nicely done interactive tour that remembers where
> you've been, an unexpected surface that ended up being an interactive
> display, an entire environment that was reactive, projections that
> appear in unexpected places, etc. Things that were part of an amazing
> experience beyond the average, nicely interfaced touchscreen in the
> corner of an exhibit.
>
> I'm looking for visual treats, auditory delights, tactile sensations
> - engaging interactions.
>
> If there's a museum that just seems to get technology right from your
> point of view, I'd love to hear about that as well. At the same time,
> if you've examples of things that just seemed like they were well
> intentioned, but seemed to miss the mark, I'd be interested to know.
>
> I know it's a pretty broad query, but I'd love to hear people's great
> experiences.
>
> Thanks.
>
> -bw.
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> Bruce Wyman, Director of New Technologies
> Denver Art Museum  /  100 W 14th Ave. Pkwy, Denver, CO 80204
> office: 720.913.0159  /  fax: 720.913.0002
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Hi Bruce:

I 'second the motion' with respect to contacting The Tech Museum in San
Jose regarding the use of technology in exhibits.  You could try
contacting Richard Turner, their Director of Engineering - a wonderful
fellow at a fabulous science center.

All the best,

don moar.

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