# Digital Museum Platforms The Louvre Museum Launches Stand Alone Digital App, Louvre+ By Niko Pajkovic | Published 2021-12-16 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louvre References: [jingculturecommerce](https://jingculturecommerce.com/louvre-plus/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=louvre-plus) & [louvre.fr](https://www.louvre.fr/en)  The Louvre, the world's most visited museum, has announced the launch of a [dedicated digital platform](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/idart) called Louvre+. The new platform represents a move by the Parisian museum to boost its virtual presence and engage international audiences -- an initiative that was motivated by the pandemic, which significantly impacted the historic landmark's attendance numbers. Developed in partnership with [Art Explora](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arts-every-time-art), Louvre+ will provide users with a portal to watch web series videos that provide deeper insights into the Louvre's history and exhibitions. In addition, users can embark on [virtual museum tours](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-queueing-system) to visit themed collections such as Islamic arts or Greek antiquities. Moreover, the museum plans to host live-stream broadcasts on the platform, allowing users to sit in on special events. Image Credit: Louvre+ ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Digital Museum Platforms:** The pandemic has accelerated the shift to digital museum platforms, creating opportunities for museums to engage with a wider, global audience. - **Virtual Museum Tours:** Virtual tours provide a low-cost alternative to physical museum visits and offer opportunities for immersive, interactive experiences across collections to users worldwide. - **Live-streamed Virtual Events:** Live-streaming events provide museums with the ability to broadcast interactive educational and social programming, creating opportunities for user engagement and potentially increased revenue streams. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Museums:** Museums can leverage digital platforms to reach a wider audience and potentially improve revenue streams, while also offering educational and immersive experiences. - **Tourism:** Digital museum platforms could provide tourism companies with an opportunity to offer virtual sightseeing tours, creating a new revenue stream with low costs and the potential for scale. - **Education:** Digital museum platforms could provide educators with a new tool for inspiring students and supplementing classroom learning with immersive, interactive experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AR-Revived Premium Art Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/egypt-augmented.md) - [Immersive Fine Art Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-joconde.md) - [Beauty-Inspired Guided Tours](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loreal-and-the-louvre.md) - [French Museum-Themed Tech Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louvre-museum-and-casetify.md) - [Comprehensive Museum Visitor Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/visitor-app.md) - [Engaging Youth-Focused Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mused.md) - [Art Exploration Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arts-every-time-art.md) - [Artful Beauty Metaverses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lancome-happiverse.md) - [Virtual Museum Queueing Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-queueing-system.md)