Audio Guide Service Launched at the National
Museum

Muscat, 1 Jan
(ONA) — As part of the National Museum’s efforts to provide an interactive
and unique Museum experience for its visitors, the Museum today launched the
“Audio Guide” service.

This service seeks to enrich visitors’
experience by providing a detailed historical explanation of the museum’s
Galleries and selected artefacts while touring the museum. The service includes
395 items and is available in Arabic and English. It also supports two tour
options: self-guided tours or group tours.

The
“Audio Guide” service is featured by options designed specifically
for visitors with disabilities, such as audio descriptions for the visually
impaired, and sign language for the deaf-mute Additionally. The device shows
audio and visual instructions to facilitate its use, along with an interactive
map to help visitors familiarize themselves with the Galleries and most
significant artefacts.

The launch of
this service aligns with the goals of Oman Vision 2040 that aspires to enhance
digital transformation, as well as to enrich visitors’ experience by adding
cognitive and cultural dimensions that expand their understanding of the
exhibits and encourage greater interaction with them.

Last December,
the National Museum launched the “Virtual Tour” service on its
official website, which offers visitors the opportunity to explore the museum’s
Galleries and learn about the rare artefacts that tell the stories of Oman
through the ages, as if they were at the heart of the museum.

— Ends/Khalid