Chennais Egmore Museum Goes Digital

The Egmore Museum is the second oldest museum in the country with a proud history of 169 years. In an initiative to make the collection of ancient artifacts accessible from anywhere across the world, the museum has taken a digital route.

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People around the world will be able to take a virtual tour of the museum and learn about the rich culture and history of the Indian subcontinent.

The development of a mobile application is also underway. It will include voiceovers in Tamil and English.&nbspBy combining augmented and virtual reality, the app will take the user on a virtual walk through the museum in real time.