In the current era of booming emerging information technology, the application of virtual reality technology is an important trend in the future development of museums and an important means of implementing new media applications. It can enrich the dimensions of museum exhibitions, drive traditional museums to transform into new media armed museums, touch visitors' multiple senses including vision, hearing, and touch, and stimulate their enthusiasm to participate in museum exhibitions, Improve the efficiency of learning and cognitive activities within museums, and maximize the social educational potential of museums. This article focuses on exploring the two most basic situations in which virtual reality technology is applied to museum displays. It provides a detailed explanation and comparative analysis of each situation from several aspects such as target positioning, presentation characteristics, technical core, specific effectiveness, and development direction, providing reference for colleagues in carrying out work in related fields and exploring new ideas for museum displays to further diversify their forms of expression.