Virtual Museums: A Journey Beyond Digital Exhibitions

In the early stages, a virtual museum was often perceived as a mere online catalog or a repository of digital records. According to the Encyclopedia Britannica, it is defined as “a collection of digital records, images, texts, audio files, and other historical, scientific, or culturally significant data accessed through electronic media.” However, this definition raises questions about the criteria for a platform to be considered a virtual museum. Pierre Lévy challenges the common notion of virtual museums, labeling them as inadequate internet catalogs. He emphasizes the need to reevaluate the very concept of a museum in the face of a cyberspace where distinctions between original and copy blur. This sparks a crucial discussion among experts on redefining the value and conservation of heritage within the virtual realm. <a href="https://medium.com/@arita111997/virtual-museums-a-journey-beyond-digital-exhibitions-c486f8a18eaf">Visit Now</a>