EFFECTIVENESS OF USING INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IN DEVELOPING MUSEUM EXHIBITIONS: THE CASE O F THE SHARJAH MUSEUMS

Museums are increasingly embracing information and communication technology (ICT) to promote cultural tourism keep pace with changes in society. Cultural values, legacies, customs transmitted through museums, connecting current generations their past. ICTs used almost all museum operations, both within outside walls, especially for exhibitions preservation. Prior research indicates that museums utilize a variety of further modernize displays artifacts improve the visitor experience. also use various digital tools enrich Many functions performed by create interactive processes subject ongoing among scholars. This study investigates how experts scholars view effectiveness using creating trend development Emirate Sharjah. It will discuss which available ICT applications can apply services visitors. The was conducted at Sharjah Museum Islamic Civilization, one largest Both qualitative quantitative data were collected, questionnaires being main method collection. A questionnaire distributed learn views about application exhibitions. results indicate should be designed physical surroundings mind. Physical distance bridged “mixed interfaces” or mobile devices.