Enter the Hindenburg

The Enter the Hindenburg virtual reality (VR) experience is an immersive installation designed to enhance visitor engagement with cultural heritage through interactive and social elements. Through the reconstruction of the iconic airship Hindenburg, visitors can explore historical narratives in a multi-sensory and embodied way. A key aspect of the experience is its emphasis on social interaction, achieved through cooperative tasks and rich avatar expressions that foster a sense of presence, trust and engagement. In addition, the hybrid presence of a museum guide—who remains in the physical space while interacting with visitors in VR—ensures accessibility while maintaining the authenticity of a human-led narrative. This project is an example on how to integrate immersive technology into museum exhibitions can create dynamic, participatory and socially enriched encounters with cultural heritage and provide experiential learning.