MoS | Engaging Audiences Through an Online Exhibit
Museum of Science, Boston
The Museum of Science in Boston is a cherished local establishment that attracts almost five million visitors annually, both in its Science Park location and through its global outreach in schools and online. However, like many educational and cultural institutions, it struggled to maintain connections with its audience in person because of the COVID-19 pandemic. To effectively reach both local and distant audiences, the Museum partnered with Velir to develop an interactive, virtual platform for its Project Vaccine exhibit.
The Project Vaccine exhibit is a timely showcase of the science and individuals involved in vaccine development, originally intended as a physical display with limited digital presence. However, due to the ongoing pandemic, drawing visitors to the museum became increasingly difficult. Furthermore, the information surrounding COVID-19 vaccines was rapidly evolving, making it hard to keep the online content relevant since the Museum’s website lacked the adaptability necessary for frequent updates.
In response, our collaboration led to the creation of a microsite within the Museum’s existing structure, which expands the Project Vaccine exhibit into the online realm and engages virtual audiences. This site also enables internal content creators to update materials in both English and Spanish and acts as a prototype for future online exhibits.