Modern technologies to revive historyTechnology in the service of human heritage
New York, USA – The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City has launched an innovative interactive experience that allows visitors to listen to “narratives” presented by some of the statues and artifacts using artificial intelligence technologies,
in a move aimed at providing a more interactive cultural experience that combines history and technology and gives the visitor an opportunity to learn about the museum’s holdings in an unconventional way.
Modern technologies to revive history
The initiative relies on artificial intelligence systems capable of presenting historical information in a conversational format.
The statues appear to speak to visitors, recounting the story of their discovery, the era they belong to,
and their artistic and cultural significance, while also allowing visitors to ask questions about them.
This simplifies the information and makes it more engaging for different age groups.
Through this technology, the museum aims to transform the visit from a passive viewing of the exhibits into an interactive experience where visitors feel they are directly interacting with the artifacts.
This enhances understanding of history and art and increases public interest, especially among young people, in global cultural heritage.
Technology in the service of human heritage
The museum’s management confirmed that the project is part of a strategy to employ the latest digital technologies in displaying art collections, without compromising their historical value or authenticity.
They pointed out that artificial intelligence has become an effective tool to support cultural institutions and museums around the world,
by providing more interactive educational content and enriching the visitor experience, keeping pace with technological developments while preserving the cultural message of museums.