Museum Dr. Guislain opens its virtual doors
Impressive Internet tour of the renowned exhibition about the history of psychiatry The Museum Dr. Guislain in Ghent is a reference for its exhibition about the history of mental health. For years, it has played a pioneering role in making the collection accessible to a broader public. With the launch of an extensive interactive tour, it permanently and virtually opens its doors to a worldwide public. The tour shows 26 key pieces that give the digital visitor an overview of the evolution of how psychiatric patients were treated and goes into the evolution of neuroscientific research in more detail. Unlike similar initiatives, each piece is presented in a dynamic and interactive way, using prominent video testimonies, special photo selections, 360° applications and extensive reports. The virtual tour is available in Dutch, French, English and Japanese. The tour is available on http://www.mentalhealth-history.org.
