Multimedia is defined as a combination of two or more different media. While touring a museum, you are essentially looking and reading — thus, a multimedia experience.
According to the International Committee, museums use many techniques like slide shows, text panels, dioramas and interactivity. In some museums, there are large computer screens that display where some displays are located and more detailed information about the pieces of art.
Interactive media requires input from its audience. The user makes choices; the presentation may be linear or abstract, with no direction or limited choices.
Museums as well as factories are beginning to install video-kiosks for special exhibitions. They serve as environmental support and technology. These kiosks often offer more in-depth information about general information, rules or instruction, additional information about the museum’s history, building history, and more about the subject matter. These kiosks or databases offer more information that some museums are not able to present with the limited space of their displays. The multimedia displays offer to the visitor an opportunity to compare and contrast more easily, and often offer a game or quiz to test the visitor’s knowledge and provide a forum for comment.
Having narrative content generally enhances the experience. The Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art on the campus of the University of Oregon now offers I-tours — an audio tour that is downloadable to your IPOD prior to your experience.
Another effective method of encouraging involvement in the museum experience is to let the visitor play a role in the exhibition.
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