The recent developments in the field of cultural heritage enhancement through virtual technologies have shown a significant shift towards integrating audio augmented reality (AAR) and 3D modeling to create more immersive and interactive experiences. Researchers are focusing on developing reproducible workflows and tools that align with Open Science and FAIR principles, ensuring accessibility, inclusivity, and sustainability. These advancements are not only transforming how cultural artifacts are preserved and presented but also fostering interdisciplinary research and educational innovation. The use of AAR to attach virtual sound sources to physical objects is particularly noteworthy, as it redefines visitor engagement by evoking personal memories and promoting exploration beyond traditional confines. This approach also serves as an interface to digital audio archival content, reframing and re-contextualizing existing collections. Overall, the field is moving towards more contextualized and embodied interactions, leveraging virtual soundscapes and material objects as interfaces to enhance cultural exploration and engagement.