How Digitalization is Transforming Museums and Local Cultural Heritage Sites
15/06/2026
How important is digitalization for museums and local cultural sites such as the Kaštela City Museum? This question is at the heart of a new video interview released within the framework of the ARCHAEODIGIT project.
In the interview, Iván Šuta, Director of the Museum of the City of Kaštela, highlights the growing importance of digital technologies in making archaeological and cultural heritage more accessible, engaging, and understandable for the public. Digitalization is increasingly seen not only as a supportive tool, but as an essential component in how museums communicate and interpret heritage in the 21st century.
The Museum of the City of Kaštela already has experience with digital applications integrated into its permanent exhibition through the Underwater Muse project. These tools play a crucial role because many archaeological sites are not accessible to the public due to their location, condition, or preservation requirements. Through digital applications and immersive content, the museum is able to bring these sites into the exhibition space, enabling visitors to explore them in a more interactive, informative, and engaging way.
A key example mentioned in the interview is Resnik, the largest ancient site in the area. Through digital storytelling and virtual representations, visitors who cannot physically visit the site are still able to experience its spatial characteristics, historical context, and cultural significance. In this way, digital tools help bridge the gap between inaccessible archaeological remains and public understanding.
The interview also emphasizes the broader potential of digitalization for local heritage institutions. It opens new opportunities for education, interpretation, and outreach, while also supporting the long-term preservation and sustainable valorisation of archaeological sites. As technologies continue to evolve, museums are increasingly able to create more inclusive experiences that reach wider and more diverse audiences.
As ARCHAEODIGIT continues to support the digital transformation of cultural heritage, the experience of the Museum of the City of Kaštela demonstrates how digitalization can strengthen public engagement, improve accessibility, and redefine the way archaeological heritage is presented and experienced.
Watch the full interview on Youtube to discover how digital tools are bringing archaeological heritage closer to present and future generations.
