Curators of The University Of Missouri

The University of Missouri-St. Louis is partnering with three museums in St. Louis--Campbell House, Old North St. Louis Restoration Group Museum, and Museum of Westward Expansion-- to develop and produce a "tool kit" that will enable non-technical users to employ three dimensional imaging technology to create interactive museum exhibits. The technology enables the creation of virtual cities, buildings, street and similar settings. Museums can then use these 3D representations to help the visitor understand the historical context places represented in their collection and exhibits. The museum partners in this project each present a different need that the tool kit must address. The key product of the project will be an easily adaptable mechanism for museum staff to create presentations on a Web site or within an exhibit space as a stand-alone display.