Whitepaper: Museum Technology for the Future: Interactive Exhibits & Digital Experiences
Museum innovations & technologies shape the museum of the future with immersive AR & VR experiences, interactive exhibits, self-service solutions that boost engagement, access & efficiency.
Museums worldwide are confronting a sharp decline in visitor numbers, especially among younger audiences who gravitate towards digital, on-demand content. Traditional static displays no longer meet visitor expectations, and manual operations strain limited staff resources while driving up costs. At the same time, the lack of real-time visitor analytics hinders evidence-based decisions and limits opportunities for personalization and inclusion.
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The Current Challenges Facing Museums Today
Museums face an urgent need to adapt. On average, visitor numbers remain 10–25% below pre-pandemic levels, with many reporting a steep drop among young audiences.
The struggle to engage Gen-Z and Millennials is particularly acute as competitors from streaming services and gaming platforms capture these demographics’ attention.
Traditional static exhibits, featuring simple display cases and printed panels, are falling short: today’s visitors expect dynamic, interactive environments where learning is hands-on and communal.
Without investment in digital infrastructure and data analytics, most institutions lack the insights needed to personalize content, optimize displays, and improve operational efficiency.
Budget constraints, rising labor costs, and staff shortages further limit the ability to scale high-quality experiences, while mandated goals for accessibility and inclusion become more difficult to achieve.
These compounding pressures highlight why embracing digital solutions is not optional, it’s essential for museums that wish to stay relevant, inclusive, and financially stable.
This is just a small excerpt from the whitepaper published on eyefactive.com.