Lab4Living, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, UK.
School of Health in Social Science, University of Edinburgh, UK.
Public Health. 2021 Mar;192:68-71. doi: 10.1016/j.puhe.2021.01.006. Epub 2021 Feb 27.
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused unexpected disruption to the operation of many museums. However, the disruption also presents an opportunity for local museums to explore new modes of audience engagement that could also help to mitigate the negative health impact of COVID-19 through the imaginative use of technology. This article provides a snapshot of the various digital initiatives that were developed by museums in Singapore during the most challenging time of COVID-19 to exemplify the expanded role of museums as a public health resource. It will also offer a brief reflection on the challenges and benefits of curating wellbeing with digital technologies.
A review of creative responses to COVID-19 by museums in Singapore.
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Several local museums have stepped up efforts to support the wellbeing of people by exploring possibilities with digital virtual platforms. Their swift response to develop online contents following an abrupt closure due to the pandemic exemplifies the caring role of museums in offering people a much-needed respite from social isolation by connecting and interacting with others from a safe distance. Moving forward, it is also important for the museums to be mindful of the barriers that digital virtual platforms might present; since access to technology differs amongst population groups, as do digital competency, and literacy. Museums can benefit from further partnerships with sector experts and organisations to learn about the needs and challenges of different groups in future planning and design. This will help them to gather a holistic overview and help ensure inclusionary strategy and practice.
COVID-19 has challenged museums to adapt their programme and keep the public engaged through virtual programmes on online spaces. Online initiatives have offered opportunities for people to remain socially active and meaningfully engaged despite the stringent measures imposed in response to the viral situation. Postpandemic, we can continue to anticipate a highly connected and inclusive society brought together by virtual technologies.
COVID-19 大流行导致许多博物馆的运营受到意外干扰。然而，这种干扰也为本地博物馆提供了探索新的观众参与模式的机会，这些模式还可以通过富有想象力地使用技术来帮助减轻 COVID-19 的健康负面影响。本文提供了新加坡各博物馆在 COVID-19 最具挑战性时期开发的各种数字计划的快照，以说明博物馆作为公共卫生资源的扩展作用。它还将简要反思使用数字技术策划幸福感的挑战和好处。
对新加坡博物馆应对 COVID-19 的创意反应的回顾。
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几家本地博物馆加紧努力，通过探索数字虚拟平台的可能性，支持人们的幸福感。他们在因疫情突然关闭后迅速做出反应，开发在线内容，体现了博物馆在通过连接和与他人互动来提供急需的社交隔离缓解方面的关怀作用，而这种互动是在安全距离下进行的。展望未来，博物馆还必须注意数字虚拟平台可能带来的障碍；因为不同人群的技术访问情况不同，数字能力和读写能力也不同。博物馆可以从与行业专家和组织的进一步合作中受益，以了解不同群体在未来规划和设计中的需求和挑战。这将帮助他们全面了解情况，并确保包容性战略和实践。
COVID-19 迫使博物馆通过在线空间的虚拟计划调整其节目并保持公众参与。尽管为应对病毒情况实施了严格措施，但在线计划为人们提供了保持社交活跃和有意义参与的机会。大流行后，我们可以继续期待一个由虚拟技术连接和包容的高度互联社会。
