Museum & Gallery Virtual Tours – Exhibits from Home

Cultural spaces like museums and galleries are increasingly embracing technology to reach wider audiences — and virtual tours are leading the way. Whether for schools, overseas visitors, or local art lovers, a 360° tour allows people to explore exhibitions from anywhere in the world.

For institutions large and small, virtual tours are no longer a novelty — they’re an essential part of digital outreach and public engagement.

Why Museums and Galleries Are Going Virtual

1. Increase Accessibility and Reach

A virtual tour opens your space to visitors who may never be able to attend in person — due to distance, mobility challenges, time constraints, or cost.

It also allows overseas schools, researchers, and curious individuals to engage with your exhibits anytime, from anywhere.

2. Preserve Temporary Exhibits

Once a temporary exhibition is over, it usually disappears. But with a virtual tour, you can preserve the experience digitally, creating a long-lasting archive of your most popular displays.

This is particularly useful for PR, education, and internal documentation.

3. Support Education and Outreach

Virtual tours can be used as teaching tools for schools, colleges, and universities. By adding information hotspots, videos, or audio narration, you can turn a simple walkthrough into a fully interactive learning experience.

Teachers can even “walk” students through the tour live via screen sharing.

4. Encourage Real-World Visits

Far from replacing physical footfall, virtual tours often encourage it. By letting people preview your space online, you’re more likely to persuade them to come in person — especially for families planning day trips or art lovers exploring new venues.

It helps visitors plan ahead and know what to expect.

5. Showcase Your Space to Funders and Partners

A high-quality virtual tour demonstrates professionalism and transparency — ideal when presenting to donors, funders, local authorities, or private sponsors. It shows you take outreach seriously and use modern tools to engage with the public.

What to Include in a Museum or Gallery Virtual Tour

Exhibition halls and featured artworks or artefacts
Guided pathways or curated experiences
Artist biographies or curator statements
Labels, information panels, or audio descriptions
Gift shop or ticketing area
Interactive hotspots for:
- Object descriptions
- Video explanations
- Donation links
- Upcoming event promotions

Go Virtual Tours – For Galleries, Exhibitions & Museums

At Go Virtual Tours, we help UK museums, galleries, and cultural venues create immersive 360° experiences that reflect the depth and beauty of their exhibitions. We use high-resolution Matterport technology to ensure your space is captured with clarity and care.

Our team can also help add information tags, voiceovers, guided tours, and educational content to bring your exhibits to life online.

Whether you’re launching a new collection or building your digital archive, we’ll help you make culture more accessible.