Abstract:
In this paper, we discuss the implementation by Unity of interactive systems to build a Virtual Bangladesh National Museum that represents the essence of our heritage and makes it broadly accessible to the public. This project aims to connect both tradition and technology for users, build a virtual environment where users can visit touchable digital representation of historic sites and significant artifacts of Bangladesh. The project pipeline involved the import of the high-fidelity 3D models and textures made in Blender and Substance Painter into Unity where the interactive features such as artifact exploration and guided navigation were designed. The implementation focuses on using friendly interfaces that make visiting the virtual museum easy and effortless. It also delves deep into the challenges faced during the integration of systems, including the optimization of performance for the sake of real-time rendering and ensuring cross-platform compatibility, as well as the solutions applied to mitigate such issues. Utilizing Unity's strengths, this project provides a powerful interactive experience while maintaining the cultural and historical integrity of the asset. This paper details the methodology, tools and results behind the project, and serves as a guide toward future developments of virtual museum apps designed to expand cultural education and preserve cultural heritage.
