Accessible kiosks are becoming increasingly common in museums and art galleries.
In the world of museums and art galleries, accessibility is taking center stage like never before. Imagine strolling through the halls of a museum, effortlessly accessing detailed explanations of each artwork in your preferred language, or listening to captivating stories behind ancient artifacts. With cutting-edge technology, visitors can now enjoy more the exploration of exhibits smoother and more engaging than ever before. These innovations are breaking down barriers and opening up a world of cultural discovery to all, regardless of physical limitations.
At Dot, too, creating a tactile exhibition hall that is easily accessible for visually impaired visitors, alongside our initiative for barrier-free kiosks. But wait, what exactly is a "tactile exhibition hall"?
A tactile exhibition hall is a space designed for visually impaired individuals to experience exhibits directly through touch. Exhibits are labeled with Braille or displayed as tactile models, allowing visitors to touch and feel each item. These spaces are specially crafted to provide a hands-on experience for all.
From Seoul to Busan, South Korea's national museums are leading the charge by embracing accessible kiosks, ensuring that everyone can fully enjoy the cultural riches they have to offer. But it's not just in South Korea – museums worldwide are stepping up their game to make their spaces more inclusive. Take sculptures, for example. They're crafted with intricate shapes, textures, and surface patterns, inviting you to explore their beauty by simply running your fingertips over them. It's a tactile experience that allows you to appreciate sculptures in a whole new way. One outstanding showcase of this is the 'Five Senses Exhibition Space' at the National Central Museum.
Tea and Dao: Where Culture Meets Courtesy
This kiosk is designed to ensure easy access and usage for all visitors, including those with visual or hearing impairments, children, foreigners, and the elderly. Going beyond typical audio guides and subtitle offerings, what stands out is the inclusion of tactile disaplay, allowing visitors to feel the shape of the artifacts with their fingertips.
Moreover, dynamic exhibitions utilizing AR (Augmented Reality) technology showcase how the artifacts were actually used and the movements they had. This provides visitors with a more vivid and interactive exhibition experience.
Thanks to this digital upgrade, the Gimpo Tea Etiquette Museum has made cultural experiences more accessible to all. These initiatives, using technology to break down barriers in museums, are making a positive impact on society. If you get the chance, check out this innovative initiative yourself!
Exploring the History of World Scriptures and Texts
Since its opening on April 30, 1995, the Incheon International Bible Museum has been showcasing precious artifacts that offer a glimpse into the history of the Bible. From medieval parchment Bibles to Gutenberg's metal-type printing press, the King James Bible, and early Korean Bibles, this museum holds around 5,000 artifacts waiting to be discovered.
Through special exhibitions featuring various objects and cultural heritage items mentioned in the Bible, the museum provides visitors with opportunities for spiritual education. It aims to be a space where people of all generations can communicate with each other. Inside the International Bible Museum, you'll also find Dot's 'Tactile Kiosk'.
This museum was selected for the 'Digital Exhibition Environment Improvement Support Project' by the Association of Korean Private Art Museums in 2023, the museum has started incorporating digital technology to offer new experiences to its visitors.
Now, visitors can listen to exhibition explanations through mobile audio guides and directly feel and learn about artifacts through the tactile kiosk with simple touching. Why not swing by the Incheon International Bible Museum and see for yourself what makes this place so special?
South Korea's First Dinosaur Museum
Especially noteworthy are the kiosks installed throughout the museum. These kiosks provide detailed information about the exhibits quickly and easily, offering interactive experiences. Through the kiosk screens, you can learn about the names of dinosaurs, their habitats, and even the environments they lived in. It's super convenient because if you ever have questions while exploring the exhibits, you can get answers right away!
Join us and dive into the captivating world of dinosaurs at this place where everyone can have a blast!
The Trailblazing Abstract Artist of Korea
at Whanki Museum
“Have you ever heard of Whanki Kim?”
Kim Whanki (1913-1974) is one of the most influential 20th-century Korean artists. In the late 1930s, Kim was a pioneer in the radical field of abstract art and was a critical figure leading Korean modernism. His works are noted for their refined formative and poetic language expressing a subtle but rich allusion to Korean culture, sentiment, and motifs yet melded with more modernist art practices. Earlier works depicted traditional Joseon ceramics, Korean symbols, the moon, mountains, semi-nude women, and other natural motifs as the core subjects in geometrical shapes, simplified form, and color. During his later years spent in New York from the early 1960s until his death, Kim’s work possessed a stricter informativeness through pure and basic geometric elements such as dots, lines, and planes that deepened his delicate and introspective sentiments without depicting recognizable images.
We're incredibly honored to collaborate with the Whanki Museum and dedicate his masterful artworks via tactile display. Now, you can experience these renowned pieces through touch using our interactive kiosks. deliver detailed stories of the major exhibits through sound and touch, allowing you to feel the meaning and emotions embedded in the artworks more vividly.
If you're looking to broaden your art experience, visiting the Whanki Museum is a must. It's an opportunity to engage with art in a completely new way—listening, feeling, and touching.
Oh, The Museum is undergoing a makeover starting from February 1st, 2024, to showcase even more stunning artworks. Before you plan your visit, please check the website to ensure they're open!