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Enhancing Museum Engagement through Virtual Reality A Case Study of the Egyptian Museum in Cairo

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Last updated: 01 Feb 2025

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Architectural Engineering

Abstract

This study explores the transformative role of Virtual Reality (VR) in enhancing museum experiences, focusing specifically on a 360-degree VR video project created for the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. Situated northeast of Tahrir Square, the Egyptian Museum is one of the largest and most significant cultural institutions in the world, housing a vast collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts. The research examines how VR technology can recreate the museum's environment, offering an innovative way to engage a global audience with cultural heritage. By analyzing the effectiveness of VR in creating immersive and educational experiences, this study highlights the potential of VR to overcome spatial, temporal, and physical barriers typically associated with traditional museum visits. The findings indicate that VR significantly enriches visitor engagement by providing a more interactive and personalized experience, while also fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of history and culture. The study aligns with contemporary pedagogical trends and technological advancements, showing that VR can revolutionize the way museums connect with visitors and provide educational opportunities. As museums increasingly look to embrace digital technologies, VR has the potential to enhance accessibility, engagement, and education for diverse audiences, making cultural heritage more accessible than ever before.

DOI

10.21608/ijeasou.2025.344546.1018

Keywords

digital preservation, Immersive Technology, Educational Innovation, Virtual Museum, Cultural Engagement

Authors

First Name

Mohamed

Last Name

Hassan

MiddleName

A. Mohamed

Affiliation

October 6 University, Faculty of Engineering

Email

mohamed.ahmed.eng@o6u.edu.eg

City

Giza-Agouza

Orcid

0000-0003-0872-3003

First Name

Henar

Last Name

Kalefa

MiddleName

Abo El-Magd Ahmed

Affiliation

6th of October City, Giza Governorate

Email

dr.eng.henar@gmail.com

City

Giza-October

Orcid

-

First Name

Mohamed

Last Name

Sabet Mohamed

MiddleName

Hosny

Affiliation

6th of October City, Giza Governorate

Email

engmohammedhosni240@gmail.com

City

Giza-October

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-

Volume

2

Article Issue

1

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53012

Issue Date

2025-01-01

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2024-12-15

Publish Date

2025-01-01

Page Start

111

Page End

125

Online ISSN

3009-6448

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https://ijeasou.journals.ekb.eg/article_406738.html

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Research Article

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3,208

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Publication Title

International Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences-October 6 University

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https://ijeasou.journals.ekb.eg/

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Enhancing Museum Engagement through Virtual Reality A Case Study of the Egyptian Museum in Cairo

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01 Feb 2025