Virtual Museum Muste Hub: Revolutionising Cultural Experiences with VR & AI
Discover the Virtual Museum Muste Hub, a ground-breaking project by Virtual Dawn that leverages cutting-edge Virtual Reality (VR) and AI-driven solutions to preserve and present cultural heritage. This digital museum offers immersive cultural experiences, making history accessible to global audiences and transforming how we engage with the past.

- Antti Martikainen, CEO
- March 26, 2025
Virtual Museum Muste Hub: Revolutionising Cultural Experiences through Technology
The cultural sector faces unique challenges in today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape. From traditional museums to opera performances, institutions often struggle to keep pace with digitalisation, evolving monetisation models, and shifting audience demographics. At Virtual Dawn, we believe the answer lies in leveraging cutting-edge technology to breathe new life into historical and artistic experiences, ensuring cultural heritage isn’t left behind.
One such transformative initiative is the Virtual Museum Muste Hub, a ground-breaking project that reimagines how cultural heritage is preserved and experienced. Developed in collaboration with Virtual Museum Muste, this innovative hub brings together the rich history of Tuusula, Kerava, and Järvenpää, Finland, making it accessible to audiences worldwide through immersive virtual reality (VR) and AI-driven solutions. This project sets a new standard for museum technology and digital museum initiatives.
Bridging the Past and the Future with VR and AI for Cultural Heritage
The Virtual Museum Muste Hub is more than just a digital meeting place; it’s a dynamic cultural gateway, offering users a seamless way to explore history through advanced 3D modelling and photogrammetry. Leveraging Virtual Dawn’s proprietary Unity-based creation platform, we’ve developed interactive environments that cater to diverse audiences, from history buffs to students and educators, offering unparalleled VR museum tours.
Among the captivating immersive experiences available are:
- A hyperrealistic 3D recreation of Kerava’s centre from 100 years ago, offering a unique virtual tour of historical sites.
- Virtual tours of composer Jean Sibelius’ home, Ainola, and artist Eero Järnefelt’s residence, Suviranta, bringing these iconic locations to life.
- Educational VR applications for schools, powered by the Virtual Dawn SDK, provide gamified and accessible learning tools for history education.
This initiative isn’t just about preserving cultural heritage digitally; it’s about redefining engagement. Museums and cultural institutions must have the skills and the courage to adapt to technological advancements. With tools like 2D screen-based access, AI-driven translations, and interactive elements, the Virtual Museum Muste Hub makes history more inclusive, engaging, and globally accessible – truly revolutionising cultural experiences through technology.
Transformative Impact on Audiences through Immersive Cultural Experiences
Throughout the development process, we witnessed first-hand the profound emotional and psychological impact of virtual cultural experiences. From hospitalised teenagers battling anxiety through immersive exploration to elderly visitors reliving cherished memories of their youth, these digital encounters prove that sometimes, simply bringing history to life through virtual reality museum experiences is enough.
The cultural sector is shifting, and with it comes an incredible opportunity – to make heritage more accessible, engaging, and meaningful to broader audiences. By integrating VR, AI, and interactive storytelling, we ensure that history isn’t left behind but reimagined for the digital age, setting a benchmark for the future of cultural engagement.
Virtual Ainola is now open!
Final Thoughts on Revolutionising Cultural Engagement
The way we experience culture is evolving. With new technologies, we can preserve history, enhance accessibility, and create immersive experiences that bring the past to life like never before. Join Virtual Dawn and Virtual Museum Muste in reshaping the future of cultural engagement and exploring the full potential of museum technology.