Application
Museums
Museums tell stories about objects that cannot speak for themselves. A hologram changes that: a maker, eyewitness or curator stands life-size next to the collection and tells the story in person, without glasses or headphones.
- Stories told beside the collection by a life-size human
- Fragile or absent objects shown in three dimensions
- Runs on its own, day after day, without supervision
Why a hologram works in a museum
Museum visitors read labels less and less, and audio tours only reach part of the audience. At the same time the strongest stories are often precisely the human ones: the maker, the eyewitness, the scientist.
A hologram puts that human being next to the object. Life-size, visible to a whole group at once, without glasses or headphones. And objects that are too fragile, too large or elsewhere are shown three-dimensionally as if they were there; visitors walk around them as around a display case.
The effect: visitors stay longer at the installation, groups can look together instead of each with their own device, and the exhibition can change its story without rebuilding: loading new content is enough.
How clients use it
How a hologram carries a public story was proven by the police in Amsterdam's red-light district: a life-size hologram asked passers-by for help in a case from 2009, right in the public space.
View the Cold case in the red-light district caseA storyteller at the permanent collection: the curator or a historical figure explains the highlight piece, every day anew, in several languages.
An absent or fragile object as a 3D hologram next to the real display case: the original stays safe, the public sees everything.
A temporary exhibition that changes its story without rebuilding: new content, same installation.
Suitable products
Practical: space, power and installation
A Holobox needs nothing more than a standard wall socket and a stable internet connection, and is in place within an hour. We take care of delivery, installation and loading the content. The unit is a closed piece of furniture with toughened glass, built for public spaces, and runs on its own within opening hours.
Frequently asked questions about holograms in museums
Can the installation withstand daily audiences?
Yes. The unit is a closed whole with toughened glass, without loose parts, and is built for unstaffed public spaces.
Can the content be multilingual?
Yes. Visitors can choose a language via the touchscreen, or the content switches automatically per programme.
How does our collection get into the display?
We produce the content together with the museum: from a recorded storyteller to 3D renderings of objects, based on a storyboard and your material.
Does this fit within an exhibition design?
Yes. The unit can be finished in your own colour or trim and is often integrated by the designer as part of the scenography.
Ready to make boundless impact?
Book a no-obligation demo and see for yourself how a true-to-life hologram makes your story unforgettable.