Designing a Multisensory and Inclusive Museum Experience

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1 interior design faculty of creative arts university of Hertfordshire (Cairo, Egypt)

2 كليه التصميم المعماري الدخلي في هيرتفوردشلير - موسسه جلوبل التعليميه

Abstract

This research investigates the idea of a multimodal museum experience included into Egypt's New Administrative Capital in order to let guests "see" art beyond conventional visual means. Engaging additional senses—such as touch, sound, scent, and taste—the museum hopes to create an inclusive atmosphere where everyone with different sensory capacities—including those with visual disabilities—may really and truly experience art. Inspired by modern sensory museum design, the planned museum uses tactile models, immersive soundscapes, and aroma stations—each created to represent historical and cultural settings. The objective of this study is to analysis different case study museums located in Egypt to include haptic feedback and audio instructions among other smart technologies improves accessibility even more so enabling guests to move and engage on their own. This strategy not only advances Egypt's cultural growth but also fits with worldwide efforts towards inclusive and sustainable museum experiences. Engaging visitors on many levels and making cultural legacy available to everyone, the sensory-rich design promises a transforming cultural environment. The study results emphasise how a well-considered, multimodal museum can transform audience interaction with history and art thereby guaranteeing everyone's participation in cultural storytelling.

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Arab International Journal of Digital Art and Design
Volume 4, Issue 0 - Serial Number 2
Part 2 - Papers in English. "Special Issue of the Research papers of the International Conference: Green Design and Smart Cities"
March 2025
Pages 389-408

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