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Author: Emily Putnam

Heritage

COVID consequences: Pandemic prompted museums, historic sites to focus on digital experiences of the past

Two years into the global pandemic, studies have shown that 95 per cent of museums worldwide have been forced to close for stretches of time during the COVID-19 crisis for public health reasons, according to the International Council of Museums. That’s been the catalyst for a digital pivot in the museum and historic site sector — and it may bring...