Mokpo Natural History Museum Renovated with 4th Industrial Media Technology

Selected for the Realistic Content Production and Utilization Project Competition, Securing 500 Million KRW in National Funding

Exterior view of Mokpo Natural History Museum (Photo by Mokpo City)

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Ki-dong] Mokpo City announced on the 8th that the Mokpo Natural History Museum has been finally selected in the '2020 Public Museum (Art Museum) Immersive Content Production and Utilization Project' contest hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to revitalize regional cultural infrastructure, securing 500 million KRW in national funding.

Upon completion of this project, the museum will welcome visitors by reflecting the latest exhibition trends utilizing 4th industrial technology.

Through immersive content, a 360-degree media art platform will be created in the museum's central hall, themed interactive natural history experience zones will be established, and AR-based smart educational content that allows visitors to enjoy the museum more interestingly will also be provided.

Furthermore, the Mokpo Natural History Museum is preparing for its first large-scale exhibition renewal since its opening in 2004.

Plans include creating a new special exhibition room, replacing outdated facilities such as video equipment, lighting, and exhibition panels, establishing a dedicated exhibition room for the world's largest theropod dinosaur egg nest fossils, and creating an experience space for children, transforming the museum into a modern exhibition trend museum that meets visitors' expectations.

Once the immersive content production and utilization project and the museum renewal are completed within the first half of the year, the Mokpo Natural History Museum is expected to receive greater love as a vivid museum that stimulates the five senses by utilizing convergence technology of the 4th industry.

A museum official said, "Although the Natural History Museum has been greatly loved so far, new changes are necessary," adding, "We ask for your understanding if there is some inconvenience in visiting the museum due to the contest project and renewal, and we will show you a newly transformed appearance."

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