The Secret Spaces course focuses on museums and secondary exhibition venues, which are increasingly becoming hubs for integrated promotion of knowledge, inclusion, and human and social development. Beyond their traditional roles of preservation and education, visits to museums or exhibitions—especially those located in lesser-known or peripheral areas—must now engage diverse audiences through immersive, multisensory experiences that encourage active participation. Engagement tools must therefore combine physical and digital devices, offering new interpretations of artworks and activities designed to stimulate the full range of perceptual abilities. The first workshop will take place at the Centrale Montemartini Museum, an extraordinary example of industrial archaeology housed in a former power plant displaying Roman antiquities. Here, participants will develop virtual reality experiences to complement the physical visit, navigable through Oculus headsets. The training program begins with an online introduction to Twinmotion, followed by on-site workshops including museum visits, design activities, and the creation of a virtual tour accessible via Oculus. The activities are designed to be approachable even for those with basic 3D modeling knowledge and will be adapted to participants’ skill levels, concluding with a follow-up visit to the museum to consolidate the learning experience.
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