The Model of Virtual Museum of Nonthaburi

Abstract

                This research aim to study the model of virtual museum of Nonthaburi.  The development was divided into 2 phases. The first phase was to study basic information in designing the virtual museum of Nonthaburi. The researcher collected information from documents regarding principles, concepts, and theories related to virtual museum design. Interviews with 10 curators and experts were conducted using a questionnaire with structured interview. The second phase was to design the virtual museum of Nonthaburi. The museum is presented in a 3D formatted website. Each room contained 3D media of interesting objects. Video clips showed the story of the province. Each exhibit room had descriptions and/or electronic documents in infographic format, audios and/or music, and games to assesses knowledge and interact with visitors. The design was examined by 15 experts using purposive selection method. The data was analyzed using means, standard deviation, and content analysis.

               Research results

1. The model of virtual museum of Nonthaburi consists of 6 components: 1) information, 2) media and tools used, 3) interaction, 4) design, 5) decision support system, and 6) supporting factors.


2. The results of overall quality assessment by the expert found that the quality was at the highest level ( x =4.51, S.D. = .57). Considering each item, it was found that information displayed in the virtual museum, Room 3 : The Old City Hall to the Museum of Nonthaburi had the highest level (x= 4.77, S.D. = 0.64), the exhibits are organized into categories and  creating interaction between the audience and museum. (x= 4.73, S.D. = 0.46) as respectively.