Our museum visit today was absolutely amazing. The style of the new Spy Museum is not necessarily my cup of tea, but being able to walk around a museum before it opens, seeing the thought process of the programming and exhibit heads, is an experience I will likely never have again.
The interactives for the new-and-improved Spy Museum look like they will be incredible. The technology itself is not groundbreaking, but it is being put to use in a truly innovating way. The idea that an RFID will allow a visitor to participate in a complete, personalized narrative while working their way through the museum is fantastic.
One thing that struck me was how crowded it all felt. It was hard to get a sense of what the eventual noise level will be once the hammering and power saws are gone, but given the ubiquity of the technology, I sense that it will be kind of a chaotic atmosphere. In its old location, the Spy Museum participated in a program designed to make people with autism feel more comfortable navigating the exhibits. Autism often makes sensory experiences overstimulating, and some museums hold days where the lights and sounds are turned way down. Often there are rooms that are completely quiet for those needing a break. I really hope that the Spy Museum continues to participate in this event!
The Museum Kat 