Natural History Museum launches mixed-reality experience to explore climate issues

The Natural History Museum in London has launched a new mixed-reality experience called "Visions of Nature." This project, developed with Microsoft and Saola, uses headsets to immerse visitors in future ecosystems and climate scenarios. Guests wear Microsoft Hololens 2 headsets to interact with both real and imagined creatures, such as a hybrid whale. Unlike traditional films, this experience allows for greater interactivity, letting visitors examine and engage with the virtual environment. While the technology has some limitations, such as a narrow field of view, the experience aims to educate and inspire visitors about sustainability. Tickets for "Visions of Nature" are priced at £9.95.