Philadelphia's Art Museum

A couple of weeks ago I visited the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The collections they have are amazing but I would have to say that I was more impressed by their use of technology. The museum has podcasts that you can download onto your mp3 player for certain exhibits but what is even more impressive is the museum's integration of cell phones. For select exhibits patrons can use their cell phone to call a certain number to hear a brief synopsis on a piece of artwork. I think this is a great way to use technology because it does not require the user to prepare for their visit by downloading content. In addition, not everyone owns an mp3 player. However, most everyone visiting the museum has a cell phone and can easily access it while touring the building. Not to mention it is easy to use and free depending upon your cell phone plan.