This paper examines virtual museums’ role in preserving cultural heritage and education in the digital age. Using VR and AR, virtual museums overcome physical limits of traditional museums, offering an immersive, anytime, anywhere experience. This boosts cultural heritage accessibility, engagement, and artifact preservation. Their educational applications are also noted for interdisciplinary learning. Yet, with rapid technological growth, virtual museums face challenges like technological updates, data security, and privacy. The study underscores the importance of virtual museums in protecting and passing down cultural heritage in the digital era, and their value to society and education.