Integrating Digital Techniques/ Technologies in Developing Egyptian Museums (Case Study: Alexandria Library Museums - Alexandria City)

Abstract

Museums are one of the important means of attracting many visitors to them, and the more enjoyable the experience is, the greater the demand for them and their importance in conservation on their heritage pieces of cultural, artistic and historical value. This value gains increasing importance when integrated into the digital system. Research problem appears in lack of using digital technology to enhance museums, attracting visitors, and improving their experience, while conserving artistic and historical value, Also, methods of current display in old Egyptian museums are insufficient to effectively convey information and participate visitors. This research aims to explore new ways through digital technologies in developing museums, their interaction with their visitors to achieve sustainability, and enhance the user experience during visiting museums and make them more attractive and interactive knowledge exchange as well. The research follows the deductive analytical theoretical approach. It focuses on concept of digital museums, how using digital technologies in developing museum display in international experiences museums to benefit from them in Egyptian museums, and using of digital technologies Alexandria Library (AL) Museums - Alexandria City as a case study. Finally, the research propose mechanism for using digital technologies in developing museums. The research ends with results and discussion then a presentation of the most important conclusions, which can be summarized in that possibility of benefiting from digital technologies developments in developing museums display. The study recommends by using of modern digital technologies in developing museums, especially heritage ones, and for their continuity for future generations.