Research on the Cultural Heritage and Innovation of Museums in the Context of the Integration of Art and Digital Technology

Abstract

With the rapid development of digital technology, the cultural inheritance and innovation of museums have ushered in unprecedented opportunities and challenges. This paper deeply explores the cultural inheritance and innovation of museums in the context of the integration of art and digital technology, and analyzes the current application status of digital technology in museums, the difficulties it faces, and the future development path. The study found that although the application of technologies such as virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), digital exhibitions, and artificial intelligence in museums has made significant progress, museums still face problems such as high technical costs, challenges to the authenticity of artworks, insufficient public participation, and data security and intellectual property protection in the process of digital transformation. To this end, this paper proposes innovative paths such as digital collection and protection, digital display and dissemination, digital education and public participation, new media art and exhibition innovation, and the integration of digital technology and creative industries. These paths not only help museums better protect and inherit cultural heritage, but also provide the public with a richer and more diverse cultural experience. Although this study has achieved certain results in theory and practice, there are still some limitations, such as the lack of in-depth empirical research and full consideration of the differences between different types of museums. Future research can further focus on empirical research, interdisciplinary research, and international cooperation to promote the sustainable development of museum cultural inheritance and innovation.