Seoul Children’s Museum stands as a beacon for educating and entertaining young generations. Nestled in the heart of Seoul, this museum offers an array of interactive exhibits and activities designed to spark curiosity and ignite imagination.
Collaborative Efforts: Wild Immersion and Seoul Children’s Museum
Over the past year, Seoul Children’s Museum has partnered with Wild Immersion in a joint endeavor: to deliver an immersive and educational wildlife experience. According to Neunghwa Ryu, Assistant Curator of the Museum:
“The Wild Immersion experience offers informative and engaging content tailored to visitors of all ages. Feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, from children aged 6 and above to their accompanying caregivers, praising the depth of this encounter.”
An educational journey through scenic wonders in children’s museum
The journey commences long before the virtual reality films roll. We encourage visitors to explore a curated selection of wildlife books, fostering discussions on ecosystem impact and the imperative of safeguarding endangered species. Additionally, a giant infographic showcases a variety of animals distributed by ecosystems, transporting participants into captivating wild worlds.
“While waiting for the VR experience time, I read several books. We talked about the impact of ecosystem destruction on humans, and after that, we wrote down what we want to tell people to protect the disappearing sharks for example!”
“There were also various books about Jane Goodall. Our children had already read the Jane Goodall book at home, so they already knew about ecologist and zoologist Jane Goodall.”
Virtual Reality unveiled
Once enveloped in the realm of Wild Immersion, participants are whisked away to untamed landscapes through a succession of narrated films in coreen . Ranging from 10 to 15 minutes, these cinematic experiences offer a unique immersion, casting viewers as genuine nature explorers.
“The introduction starts with Jane Goodall and by watching the video, “Beautiful Planet, Earth”. While watching the video, the moderator will give a brief explanation. After watching the video, the content is briefly reviewed through questions.”
“And the main experience is a VR wild exploration. My kid becomes a wild animal and goes directly into the wild. It’s time to experience it directly.”
“Parents can see what the children are looking at through the TV screen. I also wanted to experience it directly by watching the children’s movements. Among the parents, the staff asked who would like to experience it directly… I regret not answering quickly. One of the parents was given the opportunity to experience it for one minute.”
Cultivating sustainable impact
Beyond the immersive encounter, this collaboration endeavors to instill in visitors a deeper appreciation for environmental preservation. By employing recycled materials for scenography and fostering dialogues on ecological stewardship, Seoul Children’s Museum and Wild Immersion jointly champion a sustainable ethos for posterity.
