Three VR Apps for Immersive Museum Experiences

Virtual reality and apps are proving valuable tools, especially during the pandemic. This article suggests three apps for experiencing museums from a new perspective. The Polynesian Cultural Center in Hawaii offers a VR guided tour on Oculus (free) that immerses users in Polynesian culture, songs, and dances, though it lacks detailed explanations. Machinika Museum (€7.99 on iOS, Android, Windows) allows users to explore an imaginary museum, interact with mechanical exhibits, and solve puzzles inspired by the game Myst, without fear of damaging objects. A Museum of Self & Space (free on Windows, MacOS) is a VR journey into one's inner reality, drawing on experiments in self-representation and perception, distinct from projects like Intel's Museum of Me on Facebook or Notes on Blindness. The article was published on Artribune Magazine #62 by Simona Caraceni.