The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in partnership with Google, has announced plans to create a virtual reality museum. This initiative aims to provide global access to the CBN’s currency museum, allowing visitors to explore and experience the gallery remotely, without the need to be physically present.
During the 2023 International Museum Day (IMD) event held at the CBN headquarters in Abuja, Mr. Folashodun Adebisi Shonubi, Deputy Governor of the Operations Directorate of the CBN, revealed the upcoming virtual museum project.
Mr. Shonubi highlighted the multitude of benefits associated with museums, including cultural enrichment, the promotion of communal understanding, cooperation, and peace among people. The establishment of a virtual currency museum serves as an important step towards expanding access to cultural heritage and fostering global connections.
The collaboration between the CBN and Google signifies the growing significance of technology in enhancing museum experiences and ensuring cultural sustainability.
Through this virtual reality museum, individuals from around the world will have the opportunity to engage with and appreciate the CBN’s currency collection, fostering a greater sense of cultural appreciation and understanding.
This endeavor represents a significant milestone in the digital transformation of museum experiences, providing a platform for the global community to engage with Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage.
“Thanks to technology, the Central Bank of Nigeria Currency Museum is in collaboration working in collaboration with Google and our in-house Information Technology Department (|TD) to establish a Virtual Reality Museum.
“This is an approach to connect with the global world for the public to sit back and relax within their comfort zone and view the artifacts on display.
“Museums, Sustainability and Well-being is a theme designed to link Museums in making sure that our environments are sustained globally to make the world a better place, and thus its choice by the International Council of Museums (ICOM) as the theme for the 2023
“Museums are an informal means through which knowledge can be shared on so many levels, as Museums have no age barrier. “The displays in the Museums are designed to appeal to any audience irrespective of age, ethnic group or gender and there should be no diversity irrespective of where you are coming from.
“The event this year is unique as the Central Bank of Nigeria is celebrating Museum Day since the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020”, he explained.
