MAP Mercator Museum

An interactive exploration of the world of maps

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An interactive exploration of the world of maps

The MAP Mercator Museum in Sint-Niklaas offers a fully immersive, interactive exploration of cartography, geography, and discovery.

Developed in co-creation with designers Koen Bovée, Gerry De Mol, and the City of Sint-Niklaas, the museum transforms complex cartographic concepts into engaging, hands-on experiences for all ages.

CREATE.eu delivered the complete museum experience, including infrastructure, software development, and immersive content creation.

Project

MAP Mercator Museum

Market

Interactive exhibits

Location

Sint-Niklaas, Belgium

Client

City of Sint-Niklaas, Belgium

Our scope

3D animation

Application development

Hardware installation

Audiovisual installation

Creative content creation

Software development

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Project sheet

The experience begins with a breathtaking projection installation of beautifully animated maps, creating the sensation of flying above historic cartography.

Throughout the museum, interactive installations invite visitors to explore a wide range of map projections and discover how Gerard Mercator, over 500 years ago, translated the round Earth onto a flat surface.

Visitors can uncover augmented reality stories guided by the museum’s MAP butterfly, create a projection of their own head, and explore extraordinary objects such as original Mercator globes and the world’s largest atlas.

Interactive quizzes and a personal life-map experience encourage reflection and engagement at every step.

The experience ends with a breathtaking 4D projection installation that lifts visitors into the sky, allowing them to soar through clouds and storms in a hot-air balloon while gazing down at the Earth below. Powered by Unreal Engine, high-end 3D visuals and detailed animations bring this sensation of flight vividly to life. A journey that blends wonder with knowledge.

CREATE.eu

At CREATE.eu we are passionate about creative technology. We love projects that seamlessly blend hardware with creative content. As we strive to be a leader in this field, we are always looking to push the boundaries of multimedia experiences.

Based in Belgium but active around the globe, our team of creative technologists is ready to help with your project.

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