On July 27, 2023, a historic collaboration took place in the metaverse ecosystem as the British Museum collaborated with the Sandbox for its inaugural foray into the metaverse. Through this groundbreaking collaboration, users from across the globe will be able to delve into world history through new and immersive experiences.
The Sandbox metaverse development platform has announced a partnership with the prestigious British Museum, aiming to bring the captivating world of history and culture into the metaverse. This collaboration seeks to create exciting and immersive experiences, allowing users to explore and discover the richness of world history through digital means.
As part of this collaboration, a diverse range of digital collectibles will be generated, mirroring various collections housed within the British Museum. Players within The Sandbox metaverse will have the unique opportunity to interact with these artifacts, providing an engaging and educational journey through human history, art, and culture. Sebastien Borget, COO, and Co-founder of The Sandbox, expressed enthusiasm, describing it as a significant opportunity for players worldwide to access and appreciate the magnificent collections of the British Museum.
A pivotal aspect of this collaboration is the integration of the Web3 platform called laCollection, the museum’s esteemed licensing partner. LaCollection has a proven track record of working with leading museum institutions worldwide, skillfully bringing art and cultural treasures into the digital realm. The partnership will leverage laCollection’s expertise to ensure a seamless and authentic representation of the British Museum’s exhibits within The Sandbox metaverse.
Although this will be a great opportunity for The Sandbox players, regardless of where they are, to learn about and enjoy the amazing collections of human history, art, and culture in the British Museum.
Previously, on February 11, 2023, the famous Centre Pompidou in France opened an exciting exhibition that combines art and blockchain. They displayed special digital artworks called NFTs from popular collections like CryptoPunks and Autoglyphs. These unique pieces are now a permanent part of the museum’s collection. Meanwhile, last year in May, the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp in Belgium became the first museum in Europe to tokenize a classic art masterpiece worth millions of euros.