BrightSign technology is at the core of a new interactive installation at the Svalbard Museum in Longyearbyen, Norway, where digital signage players power a series of immersive exhibits exploring the Arctic’s past, present and future. The permanent exhibition is located deep inside the Arctic Circle and aims to blend scientific education with sensory engagement.
BrightSign worked with the Danish architecture firm Kumulus Agency, which designed the exhibition space to create an immersive and interactive visitor experience that conveys the Arctic’s natural and cultural history.
The project uses BrightSign’s HD5 and XC2055 players to manage a range of interactive experiences, including motion-triggered wildlife zones, tactile storytelling, and a 13m dual-projection wall displaying the Northern Lights in synchronised 4K.
The technology setup includes Nexmosphere sensors, RFID triggers embedded in 3D-milled wooden objects, responsive LED spheres visualising climate change, and directional audio zones for multilingual narration.
All media is delivered using BrightAuthor:connected and BrightSignOS, allowing content to be deployed across a secure network while maintaining reliable offline playback, which the company says is a critical feature in a remote environment with challenging connectivity.
Eystein Markusson, director at Svalbard Museum, said: “The installations powered by the BrightSign technology have added another layer of interactivity and motion to our exhibitions, helping both children and adults to better learn about the fascinating nature and environment of the high Arctic.”
The museum has reported increased engagement across a diverse visitor base, with the exhibition appealing to all ages and cultural backgrounds.
