7 Museums That Showcase the Future and Aren't Stuck in the Past

May 29, 2023, 18:41 IST

Moohita Kaur Garg

ArtScience Museum, Singapore

This "different kind of museum" as per its website is an exploration of a space "where art, science, culture and technology come together" to lead to "innovation and new ideas".

Museum of the Future, Dubai, UAE

The museum "where the future lives" offers its patrons an opportunity to "go on a journey through possible futures and bring hope and knowledge back to the present."

Dalí Museum, Florida

The Dalí Museum celebrates the life and art of "influential and innovative" Spanish Surrealist painter Salvador Dalí who is known for a distinctive style of creating dreamlike realms where ordinary objects are juxtaposed, distorted, or transformed in peculiar and irrational ways.

Robot and AI Museum, Seoul, South Korea

Nestled in the picturesque landscapes of Baden-Württemberg, this captivating monastery was constructed in 1147 AD. It is hailed as one of the finest-preserved monasteries in Europe and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 

Misalignment Museum, US

The Misalignment Museum is an immersive art installation designed to enhance public awareness and understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI), and its potential for both harm and benefit. The primary goal of the museum is to foster meaningful discussions and knowledge-sharing.

Oman Across Ages Museum, Oman

The museum was commissioned by Sultan Qaboos bin Said al-Said and is a celebration of Oman's economic, cultural and social renaissance since the 1970s.

Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Washington DC

As per the museum website, it maintains the world's largest and most significant collection of aviation and space artefacts, encompassing all aspects of human flight, as well as related works of art and archival materials.

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