Adding Items
Exhibit supports rich cultural heritage media formatted using the IIIF standard, as well as 3D models and time-based media. To find out more about how to source IIIF manifests, see this guide.
Note
When using Exhibit anonymously, no user accounts or passwords are required. We recommend bookmarking the URL of your Exhibit before you begin adding items. To learn more, see Save, Share, and Embed your Exhibit.
Supported Item Formats
You can import diverse media types into your exhibit:
- High-Resolution Images: Digitized manuscripts, archival photos, artworks, and maps via IIIF Image API.
- Interactive 3D Objects: GLB models that can be orbited and examined from all angles. See 3D Models.
- Audio & Video: Oral histories, performances, and recordings via IIIF Presentation API 3.0 or YouTube. See Audio & Video.
Importing Items
- In the Exhibit Editor, click Add Item.
- In the Add Item dialogue, paste the URL of your IIIF manifest or collection.
- Once an item is imported, it appears in your items list. If you imported a IIIF Collection, Exhibit displays all individual manifests contained in that collection.
- Select an item from the list to enable the Add to Exhibit button.
- Manage items in your list:
- Delete: Remove items you no longer wish to include.
- Copy: Copy an item's manifest URL to your clipboard for reuse in other exhibits.
Tip
If you manage a catalogue system and would like a 1-click shortcut for your users to launch exhibits from your site, see the Add to Exhibit Button guide.