Overview:

The Virtual Museum Tour Website is an interactive web platform that allows users to explore museum exhibitions online from the comfort of their homes. The platform provides virtual tours of galleries, interactive images, audio guides, and detailed information about each artifact or artwork.

This project simulates the museum experience digitally, making cultural heritage accessible and engaging. It's especially relevant post-pandemic and for educational institutions promoting digital learning.

Technologies Used:

• Frontend: HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript

• Backend: PHP / Node.js / Java (Spring Boot)

• Database: MySQL / MongoDB

• Optional APIs & Libraries:

  • Google Maps or 3D navigation (like Three.js or A-Frame)

  • Audio narration tools

  • Image zoom/pan viewers

Project Objectives:

• Digitize the experience of visiting a museum

• Allow users to explore exhibitions and artifacts virtually

• Provide multimedia content (text, images, audio, videos) for each exhibit

• Offer educational and interactive content to increase user engagement

User Roles & Features:

1. Visitor/User Module:

• Sign Up / Login (optional)

• Explore Museums & Exhibits:

  • Browse museums by region or category (history, art, science, etc.)

  • Enter virtual gallery for a selected museum

• Virtual Tour Features:

  • 360° image viewing or walkthrough simulation (image-to-image or scroll-based)

  • Clickable hotspots on images for more info

  • Artifact detail pages with images, descriptions, and curator notes

• Audio Narration / Guides:

  • Audio playback feature for each section or artifact

  • Toggle subtitles or text transcripts

• Favorites / Save Artifacts

  • Users can bookmark or "like" exhibits for later reference

2. Admin/Curator Module:

• Manage Museum Listings:

  • Add/edit/delete museum info

  • Upload cover images, category tags

• Add Virtual Gallery Content:

  • Upload exhibit images with hotspot tagging

  • Enter descriptions, history, artist info, and optional videos/audio

• Manage Audio Files & Narration

  • Upload voiceover files or use text-to-speech tools

• Visitor Analytics:

  • Track most viewed museums or exhibits

  • Session duration, engagement rate