Themes in American History

The Lost museum website impressed me. It has both, strengths as well weaknesses. You don’t need to pay for an entry ticket and no traveling time is required. You could simply sit comfortably in your house and explore the museum. Many people don’t visit museums just because they have to go there and spend much of their time exploring it. The website is designed in an innovative way, making it fun to explore and learn about history. It’s a very good historical tool for people who are not willing to visit a real museum. There is lot of information on a site that is served to a viewer, in a much more entertaining way. Learning in a fun environment is much more beneficial than forcing yourself into learning something.
The downside of the site is its poor graphical design. I found myself confused at times, didn’t know where to click. The camera doesn’t allow you to walk freely throughout the floors, you feel like you are guided by someone in a strict way. The design could discourage a person from assimilating all the historical information present in the museum.

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