Experiments
Preview the XR uses of the digital Mesoamerican Mask Collection! As projects get officially finished and released, they will be highlighted above.
3D Gallery
Explore select masks from the collection in 3D. Click on any image to open the interactive model, or use the “Browse” button below to view the full 3D gallery.
Museum of Mesoamerican Masks
This virtual exhibition uses A-Frame, a web-based virtual reality framework, to put you in an immersive museum exhibit highlighting some of the masks from the collection. View the masks life-size or see them enlarged on a rotating display to see the minute details.
Click the link below to launch the museum! It may take a few moments to load.
Launch the Museum of Mesoamerican Masks
Tabletop AR Exhibit Demo
Apple includes robust Augmented Reality (AR) features into their iPhone and iPad. This link will send a file to your device that launches an AR display. Once the file is downloaded and the device camera is looking for a flat surface, view an open space and the exhibit will be projected on the device. Touch the virtual button to cycle through some of the masks. Touch the mask itself to go from a flat to stand-up views.
Download the file below with an iPhone or iPad.
Launch the AR Mask Table Demo (84MB)
AR Mask Fit Demo
Apple devices can also project mask models onto your face a la Snapchat filters! Click the image below on your iPhone or iPad to download the file for this experience. Once loaded with the device camera on, point it at a face and a mask will appear! Tap the mask to cycle through a few models.
Download the file below with an iPhone or iPad