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  • Released
  • Updated
  • January 5, 2013
  • July 21, 2026

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Transform your smartphone into a personal museum guide. Explore artworks, navigate galleries with an interactive map, and access in-depth information. Plan your visit, create custom tours, and discover highlights from home or within the museum.

Interactive museum map
Artwork search by artist, title, accession number
Image recognition for artwork details
Customizable tour creation and browsing
Save favorite artworks
Real-time updates on exhibits and events
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What's New in ARTLENS

4.0.2

July 21, 2026

- Your screen now stays awake while your phone is connected to an ArtLens interactive - Improved docking reliability - connecting and disconnecting at in-gallery interactives is smoother and more consistent. - Creations you save are now stored on your device, so they're always ready to view and share

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User reviews

super creative! minor concern

unless i am not using it correctly, there seems to be a lot of artworks that arent displayed on the app. besides that, i love this. i hope every museum in the world adapts to this

Grr

Horrible absolutely horrible they don’t have the Mona Lisa

Good intentions app but needs a lot of fine tuning.

While informative, it’s only at times. A lot of the “scan” items need updating as they don’t register in the app. Some that say there is audio to listen to, but there is no audio. Felt it was choppy and got frustrating to use when trying to learn. Also annoying a lot of you save while there isn’t saved properly when home.
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Disk space hog

Cool app but after installation and minimal usage it starts to take more and more disk space. I finally uninstalled it when I was trying to free up space and saw that this app was one of the top offenders taking up too much space

Cleveland Museum of Art - app

I spent two days submersed in the fabulous collection at the Cleveland Museum of Art. We came in from out of town to study works in the American wing and contemporary collection. Rather than photographing the paintings and side notes I opted to use the museums app ART LENS. Spent alot of time looking and marking up the paintings in their LIKE 💜 folder. Goal was to look back at the app and do further research at home.
Guess what...the darn app only works inside the museum! It only loads to 60% at home. So now I am back from vacation with no research notes or photos.
The Cleveland Museum of Art experience was out standing. But my goal was to come back to the art studio to do research. I am left so disappointed that the app failed.
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FAQ

What does the ArtLens App do?

The ArtLens App acts as a pocket guide for the Cleveland Museum of Art. It allows users to explore the museum's collection, navigate galleries with an interactive map, and access in-depth information about artworks. It can be used both within the museum and remotely for exploration.

What are the key features of the ArtLens App?

Key features include an interactive map for museum navigation, the ability to search the collection by artist, title, or accession number, and image recognition to provide additional content for scannable artworks. Users can also create and browse custom tours, save favorite artworks, and receive real-time updates on museum events.

Is the ArtLens App free to use?

Yes, the ArtLens App is completely free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the provided description.

What devices is the ArtLens App compatible with?

The app description indicates it turns a smartphone into a pocket guide, suggesting compatibility with modern smartphones. It utilizes Bluetooth technology, which is standard on most smartphones, for interactive features within the museum.

How can I use the ArtLens App to plan my visit?

Before arriving at the museum, you can download the app to plan your visit. You can browse and create tours, explore the collection remotely, and familiarize yourself with the museum layout using the interactive map and gallery information.