When an archaeology museum «sounds well»

Between 2015 and 2016, the Museum of Archaeological Sciences and Art (MSA) took part in the University project, "Archaeology and Virtual Acoustics: A Pan Flute from Egypt" carried out together with archaeologists and sound engineers. The main objective was to find a new model to display ancient musical instruments in archaeology museums. In MSA, the instrument was a Pan flute from greek-roman Egypt. The project adopted a multidisciplinary approach that allowed us to virtually rebuild the flute and recreate its sound. An important step for the Museum was defining co-curation together with the academic group, especially young Ph.D. students at their first approach to a museum exhibit. The key outcomes: virtual presentation (e.g. the Pan flute can be virtually played and explored in deep by the public through an electronic device); new opportunities to communicate the collections to a wider public; educational engagement; social role (e.g. music for people's inclusion). The message: even a single object can change the way you work in a museum and its perception to the public.