Traveldiva.id — Kaagungan Dalem Museum Wahanarata Keraton Yogyakarta is officially open to the public, Tuesday (18/07) or 29 Huge Eh 1956, by Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwono X. The opening was held after the renovation process, rehabilitation, and collection conservation has been completed in the building that was formerly known as the Karaton Train Museum.
One of the new innovations presented to tourists is the application of virtual experience technology, as an effort to increase the number of visits and a better experience for tourists. The application of this technology is the first time it has been carried out in museums within the Yogyakarta Palace. Besides presenting technology, The Wahanarata Museum also features a variety of interesting rides to enhance the museum's family-friendly appeal.
“Culture is one of the foundations of civilization, which is increasingly relevant if it is supported by cultural creations. The culture is ultimately not just mere entertainment, but part of an integral part of civilization by looking at continuing to adapt to the times and without putting aside the role of humans and humanity. The marriage between the heritage train collection and the technology at Wahanarata seems to answer the integral needs of this civilization,said Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono X in his speech.
At the Wahanarata Museum, at least there is 21 heritage cars that can be enjoyed by visitors. Kanjeng Nyai Djimat as the oldest heirloom car used by Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwono I to Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwono III can still witness its splendor. Several other heritage trains such as Kyai Garuda Yaksa, Kyai Wimanaputra, Kyai Jetayu, and other trains are neatly arranged in the showroom with stories and beautiful typologies.
"Originally, visitors to the Wahanarata unit got experience by enjoying the splendor of the palace trains. With the renovation and revitalization of various tourism assets here, not only trains that can be seen, but a carriage support collection is like a saddle, my dress is my house, until oversized umbrellas can be arranged in the showroom, in the display case, which of course can add information to visitors. No less interesting, a virtual experience that is child-friendly and can be played by families is a new breakthrough at Wahanarata,said GKR Bendara, Member of KHP Nitya Budaya.
The technology displayed at the Wahanarata Museum includes the Augmented Reality Photo Booth vehicle, Catch & Run Games, dan Come To Life. The Augmented Reality Photo Booth ride presents virtual photo rides with 3D avatars of pets and adorable horses and can be filled up to 3-5 visitors. Visitors can take pictures by waving their hands in the direction of motion capture and photos can be taken directly by scanning the qrcode displayed on the booth screen. Not only the results of physical photos, Visitors can also share photos on social media accounts.
No less exciting, Catch vehicle & Run Games presents two types of racing games and taking horse food that can be played by two players by moving the body to the right and left and jumping which is captured by motion capture on the wall. This vehicle is expected to increase experience and recognition of horses which are closely related to the historical value of the train which is the main identity of the Wanaharata Museum..
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Another experience that can be done is coloring paper with lively pictures of monkeys and horses that are presented in the Come To Life vehicle which can increase children's creativity.. Here, children were presented with lively paper and horse pictures in 3D avatars. Scanned on a special tool, the character will appear in the form of a 3D avatar that is on the wall screen according to the coloring work of the children.
in developing innovation, The Wahanarata Museum collaborates with PT Vilabs Technology Indonesia (Vilabs), as a technology partner. “As a startup company originally from Yogyakarta, VILABS is proud of the opportunity given by the Yogyakarta Palace to develop Virtual Experience technology at the Wahanarata Museum. The implementation of the Virtual Experience aims to increase the number of visits and a better experience for tourists to the museum as well as being part of the museum's digital transformation. We hope that the museum will become a family recreation and learning space for children in a fun way,said the Managing Director of VILABS (vilabs.id) Amber Setiawan.
The Wahanarata Museum can then be visited by the public every Tuesday-Sunday at 09.00-15.00 WIB. The ticket price for the Wahanarata Museum is divided into several categories, which is IDR 20,000 for Domestic Adults, IDR 15,000 for Child Domestic, IDR 30,000 for International Adults, and IDR 25,000 for Overseas Children. There are also special price offers for groups.
About Virtual Experience Technology at the Wahanarata Museum
Virtual Experience is a technology that creates immersive and interactive experiences using computer simulations, graphics 3D, and other technologies. With virtual experiences, users can experience and interact with the virtual created environment, similar to real-world experience.
Virtual experience technology can cover a variety of things, like virtual reality (virtual reality), additional reality (augmented reality), and mixed reality (mixed reality). In virtual reality, the user is fully involved in the virtual world created, using a device such as a VR headset. In an additional reality, virtual elements are added to the real world via devices such as AR glasses or smartphones. In mixed reality, users can interact with virtual objects in a real physical environment. With advances in technology, virtual experiences are constantly evolving and offer greater potential in creating immersive and realistic experiences.
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