As we all know, museum is the place to relive history of the
past. Of course what is offered by every museum is different from one another;
there is a museum that exhibits lots of fossils, and in the other place there
is a museum which shows off the relics of the kingdom in the past.
However, immovable property alone doesn't adequately
describe the life of the past, the visitors need to 'enter' into the past, and
it can happen with the help of virtual reality (VR). Natural History Museum in
London is working together with Atlantic Productions and Samsung to realize
this VR application.
The exhibition entitled "David Attenborough's First
Life" is designed to uncover the Earth about 540 million years ago.
Utilizing Samsung Gear VR Innovator Edition, that's powered by Galaxy S6,
visitors can explore the ocean and meet directly with the oldest organisms in
the world for 15 minutes, and of course, the narrative is guided by Sir David
Attenborough.
From there visitors will witness the evolutionary process of
organisms such as Opabinia, Anomalocaris and Hallucigenia became the first
animals that occupy the Earth, an information that was previously only could be
obtained through fossils, sculptures, paintings and books.
Sir Michael Dixon, Director of the Natural History Museum,
says: “We’re always looking for new ways to challenge the way people think
about the natural world – its past, present and future. We know virtual reality
technology can transport us to impossible places. This is a compelling example
of how technology can revolutionize how we experience museums.”
Samsung representative also explains that this is one proof
that the technology can play a role in learning activities.
David Attenborough's First Life has been open since June 19.
If you are planning a vacation to London, don't forget to visit the Natural
History Museum. The entry ticket is sold at £ 6.50 for adult visitors.