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Fundraising to Support Your Museum's Digital Learning: The Importance of a Having a Working System
January 11, 2023

As museums adapt to the digital age, one of the key ways they can continue to engage and educate their audiences is through the creation and maintenance of a robust digital learning system. This system should include not only digitized versions of the museum's physical collections but also interactive digital experiences and opportunities for lifelong learning.

One important aspect of a strong digital learning system is the creation of digital twins for the museum's collections. Digital twins are 3D models of artifacts or other objects in a museum's collection that can be explored and interacted with online. These digital twins not only provide access to the museum's collections to a wider audience, but they also offer new ways for visitors to engage with and learn about the objects on display.

Another important aspect of a strong digital learning system is the ability to offer opportunities for engagement and interaction beyond the physical museum. This can include virtual tours, online workshops, and interactive educational games. These digital experiences not only make the museum more accessible to a wider audience, but they also provide new opportunities for visitors to learn about the museum's collections and mission. A great example of this is the Deutsche Museum in Munich that launched a digital twin so their patrons can interact with and experience science and technology in a whole new way [1].

Finally, a strong digital learning system should also be designed to create lifelong learning opportunities. This can include online courses, educational resources, and virtual lectures. By providing resources for ongoing learning, a museum can help visitors continue to engage with the collections and mission even after they leave the physical museum. Technological advancements are increasing accessibility to museums more now than ever by meeting people where they are at [2].

Of course, all of this requires financial support, and that's where fundraising comes in. The development and maintenance of a strong digital learning system can be expensive, but with the right fundraising strategy, a museum can secure the necessary funding to create and maintain a robust digital learning system.

One way to raise funds is through grants, as many foundations and organizations are willing to support digital learning initiatives. Another option is to seek out corporate sponsorships. Finally, the museum may consider launching a crowdfunding campaign, which allows individuals to directly contribute to the project.

In conclusion, a strong digital learning system is essential for museums looking to engage and educate their audiences in the digital age. By creating digital twins of the museum's collections, offering opportunities for engagement and interaction beyond the physical museum, and creating lifelong learning opportunities, a museum can provide new and exciting ways for visitors to learn and engage with the collections. However, the development and maintenance of a strong digital learning system require financial support, and museums should consider a variety of fundraising options to secure the necessary funding.

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[1] https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/virtual-discovery-journey-through-digital-twin-deutsche-d%25C3%25BCrr/

[2] https://www.museumnext.com/article/why-we-need-museums-now-more-than-ever/