Introduction to the Temple of Invention
History comes alive in a brand new augmented reality (AR) experience on the Smithsonian American Art Museum. Before it was an art museum, the historical constructing housed the patent office for the United States, where ingenuity was celebrated and knowledge shared through the display of 1000’s of patent models. Known as a “temple of invention,” it was a spot for ideas and exploration, creativity and alter.
Bringing History to Life with AR Technology
“The Smithsonian American Art Museum is delighted to present the most recent in AR technology that enables visitors to experience history in a brand new way in its Luce Foundation Center, an area where we pilot progressive programs and recent approaches to audience engagement,” said Jane Carpenter-Rock, deputy director for museum content and outreach on the Smithsonian American Art Museum. “It is especially fitting to see this technology utilized in SAAM’s historical constructing, which, because the patent office, was the guts of America’s early drive to encourage innovation, displaying models for inventions like the sunshine bulb and the phone.”
The AR Experience
Through this AR game, produced by Smartify and supported by AT&T, visitors will meet a few of the fascinating people—including inventors, soldiers, poets, artists and designers—who walked the halls and experience key moments corresponding to Clara Barton tending to wounded Civil War soldiers, President Abraham Lincoln’s raucous second inaugural ball and a disastrous fire in 1877 that destroyed 1000’s of patent models. The Temple of Invention Augmented Reality Experience is really useful for families and elementary school-age children. It is obtainable Thursday, April 18 through Thursday, May 16, from noon to five p.m. on chosen days. The experience is free and registration is inspired; walk-ins welcome on a limited, first-come, first-served basis.
About the Historic Patent Office Building
On July 4, 1836, President Andrew Jackson authorized the development of a patent office constructing in Washington, D.C. It is the third oldest federal constructing in the town, and was designed to rejoice American invention, technical ingenuity and the scientific advancements that the patent process represents. In 1840, the Patent Office moved into the south wing of what’s now the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s historical essential constructing. Patent law within the United States within the nineteenth century required the submission and public display of a model with each patent application. These scale models in miniature illustrate not only the imaginative fervor of the era but additionally the amazing craftsmanship required to fabricate these often-intricate artistic endeavors.
Exploring the Museum
To learn more concerning the museum’s National Historic Landmark constructing, take heed to the audio guide or purchase Temple of Invention: History of a National Landmark by Charles J. Robertson and published by the Smithsonian American Art Museum. The museum’s essential constructing, situated at Eighth and G streets N.W., is open each day from 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. The museum’s Renwick Gallery, a branch museum dedicated to contemporary craft, is situated on Pennsylvania Avenue at seventeenth Street N.W. and is open each day from 10 a.m. to five:30 p.m. Check online for current hours and admission information. Admission is free.
Conclusion
The Temple of Invention Augmented Reality Experience is a singular and interactive strategy to learn concerning the history of the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the patent office. With the support of AT&T 5G, this experience is made possible and brings the past to life in a brand new and exciting way. Whether you’re a history buff, a tech enthusiast, or simply searching for something recent to do, this experience is bound to captivate and encourage. So why not visit the Smithsonian American Art Museum and explore the Temple of Invention for yourself?
