Students' higher-order thinking skills (HOTS) in Indonesia are still low and have not experienced significant development. To enhance HOTS, modern technology-based learning media are needed to support realistic mathematics learning. Innovative learning media can enhance realistic learning and students' thinking abilities. Therefore, the authors aim to develop virtual exhibition-based Realistic Mathematics Education (RME) learning media and evaluate its quality in improving students' high-level thinking abilities. The results of this research are significant in bridging the gap by providing flexible and easily accessible alternative learning materials, addressing the shortage of interactive technology based mathematics learning media for boosting students' HOTS. This research was conducted at Widiatmika Middle School, with classes 8A and 8B participating. The authors employed the Borg and Gall Research and Development (R&D) method to develop the learning media. Several data collection instruments were used, including interviews, observations, questionnaires, validation sheets, and tests. Data analysis was carried out to determine whether the product met the criteria for validity, effectiveness, and practicality. The validation results indicated that the virtual exhibition-based RME media achieved an ideal total average percentage of 87.27% in media expert validation and 91% in material expert validation. Thus, it can be concluded that the virtual exhibition-based RME media developed falls within the 'very good' criteria for use in mathematics learning. The students' HOTS test results in the Limited Test showed a completion rate of 60%, which increased to 79% in the Field Test. The average student opinion score regarding the quality of virtual exhibition-based RME media is 83%. The application of RME learning combined with technology has a positive impact on enhancing students' HOTS. RME learning using virtual exhibition media provides students with a modern, effective, and enjoyable approach to learning mathematics.