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Pioneering immersive virtual museum opens university’s collections to all

Press release issued: 17 April 2024

One of the world’s first virtual museums has been created by the University of Bristol in which users can access and interact with items and artefacts from the University’s cultural collections.

The Uncertain Space has been built to have a constantly evolving exhibition programme and provides an immersive experience to users who can learn more about a wide range of items and public artworks including a 3D scan of a crocodile skull, a Victorian magic lantern slide and a reconstruction of a dinosaur. 

It was established through Arts and Humanities Research Council Capability for Collections Impact Funding and was created by an interdisciplinary team including academics, curators, digital technologists, exhibition designers and evaluators working with a group of young people from across Bristol. 

It has also been shortlisted for a prestigious Museums + Heritage Award in the category of Best Digital Use – UK. The winners will be announced on Wednesday 15 May. 

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