The Open-Source Museum isn’t just for showcasing artifacts that people otherwise might not be able to see (much less touch!) themselves. It’s also a way to show off our 3D printers and give examples on how a model can look different from an original, what supports it might need to print properly, and the different ways it can be “sliced”. We have some famous pieces to showcase this time, including a couple that people like to print out during our Open Labs!
For the fourth and final part of this blog series on the Open-Source Museum, weโll be highlighting art and architecture from all over the world and across time. All of the models were found from Scan the World, an organization which collects scans of artifacts from around the world to create an ecosystem of accessible cultural sharing and discovery.
Be on the lookout for new additions to the Open-Source Museum after this year’s 8 Countries in One Day event on September 19th. The Tech Desk & Studio Department is highlighting Ireland, a land with some truly stunning natural and man-made landmarks. Those who come to the event might just stumble across some castle ruins and even stones once said to be bridges for Giants…
All patrons are welcome to view and engage with the Open-Source Museum during Open Labs. All of the artifacts in the Open-Source Museum are also available to be printed. Just let a staff member know, and theyโll locate the appropriate file, which are all pre-sliced and ready for printing. Thanks to everyone who’s followed along with this blog series!
Questions? Comments? Contact the Tech Desk at [email protected], or call (815) 756-9568 ext. 2851.