"This is a living house not a museum and so visitors are encouraged to touch, sit andexplore the rooms which are decorated and furnished as they would have been when the Thomas family moved in, " said Geoff and Anne Haden, who restored the house.
The ability to browse andtouch merchandise, socialize while shopping, receive personalized service and stumble upon andexplore unexpected products and sales, is something consumers do not want to see disappear.
The museum also has a dynamic touch-screen map that allows visitors to explore the nation's musical heritage and several video displays that will distract any kid's short attention span.
From the public viewing area, touch-screen computers allowed visitors to explore each process at each assembly line station through animation and live demonstrations.