If your are a
Cultural Institution Manager,
please start here:
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, cultural institutions face unique challenges and opportunities. At Heritage Innovation Lab, we understand that the key to thriving in this environment lies in effectively leveraging technology to enhance accessibility, preservation, and engagement with cultural heritage.
Why to use
Heritage Innovation?
Our Resource Hub represents a crucial aspect of cultural heritage management. Whether you’re looking to digitally preserve fragile artifacts, engage global audiences, or bring historical narratives to life through interactive technologies, this section provides you with the tools and knowledge to succeed. What You’ll Find Here:
Curated Tools: A selection of cutting-edge technologies and services specifically chosen for their relevance and impact in the field of cultural heritage. From [specific tool or technology type, e.g., “3D scanning and modeling”] to [another tool or technology type, e.g., “virtual reality experiences”], each tool has been vetted to ensure it meets the high standards required by cultural institutions.
Practical Scenarios: Learn from real-world applications where these tools have been successfully implemented. These case studies provide not only inspiration but also actionable insights that can be adapted to your institution’s needs.
Guidance and Best Practices: Navigate the complexities of digital integration with guidelines and expert advice tailored to cultural practices. Understand the ethical considerations and ensure that your use of digital tools honors and respects the cultural heritage you aim to preserve and promote.
This hub is designed to be a starting point for innovation and development within your institution. Explore the tools, draw inspiration from successful projects, and connect with technology providers who understand the nuances of cultural heritage. Each section is structured to help you quickly identify solutions that align with your current objectives and challenges.
Join us in transforming the future of cultural heritage, making it more accessible, resilient, and engaging than ever before. Dive into our tool lists for tangible and intangible cultural heritage today and start making a difference in how your institution preserves and celebrates history.
2. Recommendations of Tools for Each Theme
Tangible Cultural Heritage
3D Scanning and Modeling: Arctron 3D could be featured here, along with other tools like Sketchfab for hosting 3D models.
Digital Archives and Databases: Tools like Consensive for managing digital collections, and platforms like Omeka for creating digital exhibitions.
Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) Tours: Tools from Nous for creating interactive VR experiences, and platforms like Google’s ARCore for developing AR tours.
Intangible Cultural Heritage
Digital Recording and Archiving: Software like Audacity for audio recording and DaVinci Resolve for video editing.
Social Media and Online Platforms: Platforms like Hootsuite for managing social media campaigns and WordPress for creating interactive websites. Ethical Guidelines for Digital Representation: Resources like the Local Contexts initiativehttps://localcontexts.org/, which provides Traditional Knowledge (TK) Labels to inform users about the origins and proper use of indigenous knowledge.
1. Themes or Filters for Curated Lists
Tangible Cultural Heritage
Theme Overview: This technology is able to create precise digital replicas, emphasizing its role in preservation, study, and virtual accessibility.
Scenario Description: Museum uses 3D scanning to digitize artifacts that are fragile or too sensitive to handle. You can use these models for online exhibitions, enabling global access without risking the physical items.
Digital Archives and Databases
Theme Overview: Secure, accessible storage of digital records is really important and it enhances research, collaboration, and security against illicit trafficking.
Scenario Description: Historical societies use digital archive to catalog their entire collection, making it accessible for international researchers and educational programs.
Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) Tours
Theme Overview: VR and AR can enrich visitor experiences and provide alternative revenue streams.
Scenario Description: Heritage site, restricted by physical visitation limits, uses AR to offer immersive tours that highlight historical context and details invisible to the naked eye.
Intangible Cultural Heritage
Digital Recording and Archiving
Theme Overview: Also really important is capturing and preserving ephemeral cultural expressions like music and dance.
Scenario Description: Cultural festivals utilize digital recording tools to archive performances and ceremonies for an online archive accessible globally.
Social Media and Online Platforms
Theme Overview: Explain how these platforms can bridge the gap between traditional cultural practices and modern audiences, facilitating engagement and education.
Scenario Description: Campaigns where communities use social media to teach traditional crafts through video tutorials, engaging younger audiences and preserving skills.
Ethical Guidelines for Digital Representation
Theme Overview: Address the need for responsible representation to prevent cultural misappropriation and ensure respect in digital formats.
Scenario Description: Create your guideline as institution for displaying indigenous artifacts online, ensuring cultural sensitivity and accuracy.
