The goal of this project was to reinvigorate the "In their Shirtsleeves" exhibit to update the historical timeline, and make the experience more engaging and memorable. To meet this goal, we conducted a site assessment, investigated recent economic developments in Worcester, interviewed industrial professionals, researched "best practices" through case studies, and visited other museums to observe interactive technologies and visitor trends. Our analysis suggests that the application of interactive technology provides options for a small museum including increased visitor engagement, understanding, and interest. Based on these findings and results, we recommended strategies that the museum can use to develop an interactive and engaging exhibit that encompasses recent industrial trends.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Fathima, Ayesha Tazeen
• DellaGrotte, Lusan Lee
• Wetzel, Jordan Michael
• Xu, Zhansong

Subject

• Industry
• Culture

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-032014-085005

Keyword

• Interactive multimedia
• Museum exhibits

Advisor

• Kasouf, Chickery J.
• Shockey, Ingrid K.

Year

• 2014

Center

• Worcester Community Project Center (Massachusetts) - IQP

Sponsor

• Worcester Historical Museum

Date created

• 2014-03-20

Location

• Worcester

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright