Royal Ontario Museum
The Royal Ontario Museum selected PriWatt switchable privacy film as part of an interactive exhibit designed to transform the way visitors engage with historical artifacts and cultural storytelling.
Rather than presenting objects in a traditional static display, the exhibit uses smart glass technology to create moments of discovery. When inactive, the display case remains opaque, concealing its contents from view. At the touch of a button, the PriWatt™ film instantly transitions from private to transparent, revealing artifacts that were previously hidden behind the glass.
This controlled reveal transforms a simple display case into an immersive educational experience. Visitors become active participants in the exhibit, creating anticipation and curiosity before uncovering the objects within. The result is a more memorable interaction that encourages engagement, learning, and exploration.
The featured exhibit explores the history and practices of the Native American Church and the ceremonial traditions associated with peyote healing practices. Through the use of PriWatt™ technology, museum visitors experience a carefully orchestrated presentation that supports the exhibit’s educational objectives while protecting and preserving the displayed items when not actively being viewed.
Beyond creating a compelling visitor experience, switchable privacy technology offers practical advantages for museums and cultural institutions. Smart glass can help control visual access to sensitive artifacts, reduce visual clutter within galleries, support exhibit storytelling, and provide flexible display environments that can adapt to changing curatorial requirements.
The project demonstrates how PriWatt™ smart glass technology can be successfully integrated into museums, cultural institutions, visitor centers, science centers, educational facilities, and experiential exhibits where engagement, preservation, and presentation quality are equally important.
Project Highlights
• Interactive exhibit featuring instant content reveal
• Opaque-to-clear transition activated by visitors
• Enhanced storytelling through controlled visual access
• Museum-grade exhibit integration
• Improved visitor engagement and participation
• Protection of exhibit contents when not actively displayed
• Seamless incorporation into modern exhibition design
Installation Partner
The installation was completed by an authorized PriWatt™ installation partner (Smart Glass Technologies ) in Toronto, delivering a professional integration that demonstrates the versatility and reliability of switchable privacy technology in public environments.
The Future of Interactive Exhibits
As museums continue to explore new ways of connecting audiences with history, science, art, and culture, technologies such as PriWatt™ smart glass are helping redefine what an exhibit can be. By combining architectural glass with interactive design, institutions can create experiences that are not only informative but unforgettable.
From corporate environments and healthcare facilities to world-class museums, PriWatt™ continues to transform ordinary glass into dynamic experiences that engage, educate, and inspire.
