Being a futuristic and promising tool, virtual reality allows people to embrace the immense opportunity to feel or see the things that are not accessible from any location or in certain situations. A museum’s aim most of the time is to bring life to its collections and this is where virtual reality is of great consideration. As a very modern tool which is yet to be explored fully, Varendra Research Museum is one of the pioneers in this field in Bangladesh to create a real footage virtual experience for it’s audiences and enthusiasts.
Varendra Research Museum comprehends virtual reality in such a manner that allows the visitors from home and abroad to explore the rich collection easily.
Bangladesh has a rich history of medieval and ancient art and culture in different museums and archaeological sites which might attract a lot of foreign interest in different respects. As virtual reality has erased the problem of distance. It can bring a radical change regarding the impression of Bangladeshi museums worldwide if we can use the tool properly and efficiently. The virtual reality tour of Varendra Research Museum will indeed contribute in making a presence of Bangladeshi museum in a global standard and achieve appreciation for such rich collections.