Virtual 3D Museum - Three.js

Source: Dev.to

So, I was shitcanned recently and said to myself: “Hey, why not actually learn something new and interesting for once?”
Three.js has been high on my list for a long time. I tried to make a pinball game a couple of years back, failed miserably, and never quite forgot about it. This time, I wanted to see if I could turn Wikipedia entries into something more visual and “walkable”.

The result is a Virtual 3D Museum – a 3D environment where the “exhibits” are pulled dynamically from the Wikipedia API, and gallery rooms are populated with that info on the fly.

The Tech

• Three.js – Handles the spatial layout and rendering.
• Vanilla JS – No frameworks; kept it lightweight to see how far the basics can go.
• Wikipedia API – Source of all the data.

The Details

• Multi‑language support – Toggle between different language versions of Wikipedia.
• Persistence – Uses basic local storage to remember your session when you return.
• Environment – A “faux 3D” look that feels immersive without being heavy on hardware. It’s still a work in progress; I’m learning Blender and exploring the performance limits of browsers.

It’s been a fun experiment in data visualization and spatial UI. If you’re into Three.js or just want to see a weird way to read about history or the universe, check it out.

Source Code

• GitHub:
• Live demo: