Rethinking museum visits: Domschatz Minden uses AR and AI technology for a better exhibition experience

Initial situation

The ‘Domschatz Minden’ museum was looking for a modern solution to give visitors more comprehensive and personalised access to the exhibits. By integrating AR and AI with the IMS products AR-Explorer and JAIMS, this has now been achieved in an impressive way.

The challenge

  • Creating an interactive museum experience

  • Clearer and more personalised explanations of the exhibits

  • Enrichment of the visit with additional digital content

  • Multilingual preparation of information

  • Flexible adaptability to changes in the exhibition

Bild der Löwenaquamanile im Domschatz Minden

Solution: AR-Explorer Museum

Core Features

The app offers two usage modes, which can be switched between at any time:
  • Classic museum catalog with a clear, illustrated exhibit list
  • Innovative AR mode for contextual visual exhibit identification
Additionally, the AI assistant "JAIMS" is integrated into the application, allowing exhibits to be explained in a completely individualized way.

Augmented Reality integration

The AR mode enables:

  • Real-time identification of exhibits in the camera image by displaying the exhibit name in the visitor's field of vision

  • Direct access to detailed information by tapping

  • Extended and overlaid digital information at the exhibit

Vergleich der verbrannten Madonna und der 3D Nachbildung

Content enhancement through augmented reality

Special AR content is offered for selected exhibits. A particular highlight is the 3D reconstruction of the burnt Madonna in its original state before 1945. Furthermore, details about the Minden Cross are explained in AR mode and an original window frame of the cathedral is historically supplemented.

AI Museum Assistant JAIMS

The integrated AI agent JAIMS has been trained with extended information beyond the descriptive texts. It answers specific questions about exhibits, can recommend exhibits and explain the content in an easily understandable way. In doing so, it always pays attention to the thematic focus on the cathedral treasure.

Usability

  • Bilingualism (German/English) with flexible switching option

  • Customisable design (light/dark mode)

Content management

  • Centralised, intuitive backend for content management

  • 3D building plan for precise AR positioning

  • Interfaces for integrating content from third-party systems

  • Easy updating without app updates

Backendansicht-Ar-Explorer

Benefit

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Domschatz Minden is available for iOS and Android.

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