The Galleria Estense of Modena, in partnership with AImageLab, organizes virtual tours that let visitors walk through the halls of the art gallery without leaving their homes.
In particular, connected users will be able to participate a virtual tour guided by a museum operator: these visits allow the continuation of the didactic proposal reserved to schools and the usual Sunday visits open to everyone. Both the activities were interrupted by the Covid-19 health emergency.
The 3D reconstruction of the Galleria Estense allows participants to move freely between the exhibition spaces and to communicate verbally with the guide, who can answer questions but also share analytical insights of the works and other documents related to the collections on display. This innovative experience in terms of involvement and cultural deepening is made possible thanks to Matterport technology.
The 3D acquisition of Galleria Estense was carried on by AImageLab as a part of a larger research project on Cultural Heritage and Digital Humanities supported by Fondazione di Modena.
We are proud that our work may now serve as a tool to promote education and culture in a time of emergency.
Press conference held by Martina Bagnoli and Rita Cucchiara:
Gazzetta di Modena
Modena in Diretta