Modern learning is evolving beyond the confines of traditional educational settings, encompassing a broad spectrum of learners and diverse learning environments. Museums, traditionally regarded as cultural repositories, are now at the forefront of this evolution. They serve as dynamic hubs for interaction, cultural memory preservation, inspiration, education, information dissemination, and research. In this context, multimedia learning materials and advanced information technology have emerged as catalysts for transformative museum education.
Multimedia learning transcends traditional boundaries, offering a multitude of formats, from computer-based courses with animations and narratives to textbooks enriched with illustrations and texts. Concurrently, the rapid advancement of information and communication technologies (ICT) is revolutionizing museum operations, elevating accessibility, transparency, and the overall visitor experience. Digital museums, empowered by ICT, are surmounting geographic and temporal constraints, fostering increased visitation, and enhancing the quality of each visitor’s encounter.
This study delves into the integration of multimedia technology in contemporary museums, focusing on Manchester, UK. Through on-site visits and interviews with museum staff, it seeks to gauge the impact and utilization of multimedia learning materials. The People’s History Museum in Manchester serves as a primary source for original multimedia materials, enriching our understanding of the evolving landscape of museum education