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ISSN 2278-2540 | DOI: 10.51583/IJLTEMAS | Volume XIII, Issue VIII, August 2024

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Virtual Platform for Museum: A Case Study with Oman Across

Ages Museum

Rehab Salim AL Khatri, Maitha Hamood AL Hashami, S. M. Emdad Hossain

Department of Information Systems, CEMIS, University of Nizwa, Oman

DOI: https://doi.org/10.51583/IJLTEMAS.2024.130818

showcases the Sultanate of Oman's qualitative transition from its historical splendors to its bright present. Visitors can explore the

museum's art and historical collection online, with interactive virtual tours allowing them to interact and learn about art pieces

and exhibits. The museum also contains a wide range of multimedia, including images, videos, written texts, and audio

information, allowing visitors to interact with antiques and artistic exhibits. These are a glance of the museum we taken as case

study to develop the platform with the approval and kind support from the competent authority of the museum. After successful

completion of the research project; the output will be the same museum in a virtual platform. This research conducted with a

number of items among thousands of physical items in the museum. And the result shows a significant remark to continue and

complete the virtual museum platform for the stated museum.

Keywords: innovation, showcase, historical splendors, visitors, museum, platform

I. Introduction

those with diseases such as vision and hearing. It also helps clarify and simplify abstract concepts that are difficult to perceive

sensoryally. The museum presents scientific material in an interesting and exciting way, combining sound, image, movement, and

color. Virtual reality museums have a significant role in the tourism sectors, as they attract users who are not accustomed to

traditional museums.

II. Literature Review

Virtual reality provides a unique and immersive museum way to explore art and history, and it does enter a whole new world of

culture and creativity. In addition to VR museums, there are also VR games, VR experiences, and even VR concerts. In the

beginning, the writer on the page talks about some examples of famous museums in the world and their locations. The main site is.

He also talked about the year these museums were established or when they were created4 and the museums were launched, and he

also talked about what is inside these museums. Some photos and videos have been added to these museums [2]. On the second

and on this page there are some pictures from the Freud Museum. Eighth, he talked about the immersive virtual reality experience

in museums (VREM) [8]. Ninth, he talks about location-based virtual reality experiences [9] for the museum. Tenth, Virtual

Reality for Museums and how Ingeborg Toth [10] created the Virtual Reality Game for Museums Finnish National Museum with

Vargo. Eleventh, in this article, the writer talked about applications of virtual reality technology for the purposes of museums and

art galleries [11]. Twelve, the writer talked about the 5 most important cases of using the virtual condom in the museum and talked

about the virtual world [12]. After that, the other writer in this article talked about museums and the ways in which museums can

use augmented reality [13]. Fourteen, in this article, the writer talked about the virtual reality revolution in museums and the

potential of virtual reality [14]. Fifteen, the writer talked about the Museum of Virtual Reality, virtual reality, and reimagining

exhibitions, and talked about the Museum of Interactive Exhibitions and the advantages of museums [15]. Sixteen, the writer talked

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about how virtual reality works in museums and some virtual tours in the museum [16]. In this article, the writer talked about some

[21]. This article talks about the twenty best museums in the world and galleries in the world [22]. In this article, the writer talks

about the most exciting art museums around the world and also classifies museums around the world [23]. The world's best

are designed to deepen your understanding of a particular place or subject. Spending a few hours wandering around museums is a

great way to gain new perspectives on everything [24]. People usually visit museums to get an insight into various aspects of art,

culture, historical remains and a sufficient amount of information. This article talks about some of the most unusual museums in the

world which provide interesting information and facts on different amazing topics [25]. This article includes amazing collections of

historical artifacts and priceless treasures from the world of art, and will take you on a journey through time [26]. In this article,

""the writer talks about strange and wonderful museums, the strange side of a strange person's life. No matter how special the piece

is, there is likely a museum dedicated to it somewhere in the world. Whether you want to learn more about spam, spies, dog collars,

words, and some articles also contain pictures and video clips, but there is no written description of it and vice versa. Similarly,

there are many ways to get rid of this; such things i.e. problems or how to solve this problem professionally are missing. The

proposed solution of this research is constructed by considering all those shortcomings highlighted in this literature review. In our

proposed solution; the pros and cons of the platform / museum will be highlighted including a detailed explanation of the

components and contents of the museum.

As conventional method of development, the system development life cycle is applied for the development of the project. The

System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) is a structured framework for efficient software development, guiding the entire process

from inception to deployment and maintenance. It aids in project management, resource allocation, and identifies project goals,

requirements, and scope. This methodical approach reduces risks, promotes teamwork, and increases project outcomes

identifying key processes and stakeholders, to meet the needs of visitors of all ages, and to provide an immersive educational

experience. The planning will also allow for highlighting the platform's easy-to-use interface with interactive exhibitions, virtual

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tours and multimedia content. The technologies used such as augmented reality, virtual reality and 3D modeling to bring the

features based on their importance to achieving these goals and consider potential challenges that may arise during the development

process. Establish a realistic timeline and budget, taking into account factors such as technology requirements, required skill sets,

and potential risks. Key stakeholders will be involved throughout this phase to ensure that their views and expectations are taken

into account. We will prepare a comprehensive project plan that defines tasks, milestones, and responsibilities for each team

member. Also, consider implementing agile methodologies to allow flexibility and adaptability to changing requirements. We will

also identify and allocate resources efficiently, and ensure that the development team has the skills and tools necessary to

successfully implement the project [21].

Specifications for Hardware and Software:

Data collection: Data collection is the process of measuring and collecting information about a specific topic, in order to answer

research questions, or hypotheses, as well as in order to make accurate and clear decisions. We collected data to prepare a Virtual

Platform for Oman across Ages Museum, through the following sources:

We have designed a web page through which the user or visitor can book and register their data. We will build a database

management system to store and manage the museum’s digital content, including photos, videos, descriptions, historical data and

other relevant information.

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Before discussing the result; let us display overall work-layout of the project. The figure (figure-1) below shows the overall work-

structure of the project.

Figure 1: Work-structure of the project

This structure is clearly showing the project mechanism from the identification of the requirements to final output followed by the

We designed this web page to make it easier for the user to enter the virtual museum, and all they have to do is enter the required

credentials to enter to the virtual museum.

The page contains some general information about the real museum to better introduce visitors to it.

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The second page includes some information about the virtual museum and how it works, as well as a link to enter the museum.

showing the progressive-potential of the project. Furthermore, on the integration of the project; the process of integrating virtual

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easily enter to know and learn about the museum and its components, history and culture of Oman. We considered a virtual tour

9. Project Ingeborg team, "virtual reality, Virtual reality for museums: How we made the Ingeborg Tott VR game for The

National Museum of Finland with Varjo Published: September. 29 2022

10. Serhii Kholin. “VR APPLICATIONS ““How Virtual Reality (VR) Takes Museum Experiences to a New Level,”

Published Sep. 29,2023