# Google Arts & Culture — See artworks, museums and more

> Explore global art, history, and culture through virtual tours and high-definition exhibits. (iPhone/iPad app by Google.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-arts-and-culture/id1050970557 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209)
- Category: Education, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 133,531 App Store ratings · 357 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 208 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-12-01
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-arts-and-culture/id1050970557/reviews.md

## What is Google Arts & Culture?

Are you curious about what Van Gogh’s Starry Night looks like up close? Have you ever toured the ancient Maya temples or met the inspirational figures of Black history? Do you want to learn about Japan’s unique food culture or incredible Indian railways?


Google Arts & Culture puts the treasures, stories and knowledge of over 2,000 cultural institutions from 80 countries at your fingertips. From the suffragettes who fought for women’s rights, to performing arts at the Paris Opera, to NASA’s archive of stunning images, discover stories about our cultural heritage. It’s your doorway to explore the art, history, people and wonders of our world.

Highlights:
• Art Transfer – Take a photo and transform it with classic artworks
• Art Selfie – Discover portraits that look like you
• Color Palette – Find art by using the colors of your photo
• Art Projector – See how artworks look in real size
• Pocket Gallery – Wander through immersive galleries and get up close to art
• Art Camera – Explore high-definition artworks
• 360° videos – Experience culture in 360 degrees
• Virtual reality tours – Step inside world-class museums
• Street View – Tour famous sites and landmarks
• Explore by time and color – Travel through time and see the rainbow through art
• Art Recogniser – Point your device camera at artworks to learn more about them, even when offline (at select museums only)

More features:
• Exhibits – Take guided tours curated by experts
• Favorites – Save and group your favorite artworks into galleries to share with friends or students
• Nearby – Find museums and exhibitions near you
• Notifications – Subscribe to receive weekly highlights or favorite content updates
• Translate – Use the translate button to read about exhibits from around the world in your language

Permissions notice:
• Location: used to recommend cultural sites and events based on your current location
• Camera: used to recognize artworks and provide related information about them

## Key features

- Virtual museum tours
- High-definition artwork exploration
- Art recognition with camera
- Art transfer and selfie features
- Explore by time and color
- Save and share favorite art

## What do users think of Google Arts & Culture?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🖼️ Gorgeous artwork and visuals
- 📚 Vast collection of art and cultural content
- 🌍 Virtual tours of museums and galleries
- 🎨 Interactive features like art selfie
- 💡 Potential for educational and learning experiences

**Cons**

- 🔍 Inconsistent and clunky navigation
- 🔒 Restricted access to certain features based on location
- 🖥️ Compatibility issues with tablet and landscape mode
- 🔍 Poor search functionality and content organization
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and technical issues

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Inability to zoom in on artwork
- Glitches when navigating between pages
- Inconsistent performance across devices
- Selfie feature not working in certain regions

**Most requested features**

- Ability to adjust text size and font
- Improved browsing and filtering options
- Seamless integration of landscape mode
- Expanded collection of artworks and artists
- Sync and backup functionality for favorites

## Recent user reviews (10 of 357)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-arts-and-culture/id1050970557/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Broken App

*2026-08-16, version 11.15.1*

App no longer opens. Getting network error message despite my other apps and network working.

### 1/5 — Broken App

*2026-06-04, version 11.14.3*

This app has failed to work for the last two months. Opening it shows “app error” every time. It’s not a network connection as all my apps work properly except this one.

### 3/5 — Widget is blank if you have your app icons transparent

*2026-05-21, version 11.14*

just ok otherwise, nothing spectacular

### 4/5 — Good potential, but ditch the AI

*2026-05-20, version 11.14*

This app has a lot of potential and I was really looking forward to using it as an alternative to mindless scrolling. Unfortunately Google is leaning into AI way too much, including having soulless AI-generated podcasts that “discuss” art. What an insult to humanity! I had to immediately uninstall.

### 4/5 — Ideas and tips

*2026-05-17, version 11.14*

Hello ,
I just wanted to say this app is very fun and interesting!
But there are some adjustments that could be made!
Please could you upload more games on about different subjects for example( like a road race throughout history where you raced to different historic landmarks)
And more interactive games that can be played and enjoyed while keeping the beautiful Arts & Culture feel!
Make different types of additions of games about different years and can you please make them more often uploaded they aren’t that hard to make and I’m sure they will be valued by many different Arts & Culture users
I have recommended your app to quite a few people I know and I hope they’re enjoying it but I would recommend it more and enjoy it more myself if there were more games and different topics that I could enjoy throughout time 
Thank you for your app and please add more games and features promptly 
Thank you

### 5/5 — Art

*2026-05-12, version 11.14*

🎨

### 1/5 — This item no longer exists.

*2026-04-01, version 11.13.1*

I don't use Arts & Culture that often; I only use this more for education. There is a glitch where you cannot remove favorite images (or images in the lists you have made) that show a greyed-out, squiggly/ripped icon. I can delete non-deleted artworks, but not the ones that show these symbols. 

First, I have tried to use uBlock Origin on my computer, but it won't let me. Second, I sent Google feedback about these deleted posts, but they did not respond. Lastly, I have created a first thread on Google Community, but it got duplicated and created a second one, which was then taken down due to irrelevant data, and they told me to take legal action! 

I am autistic and innocent, and there is nothing wrong that I've done to have Google report me! They should let people remove posts that no longer exist on their lists, or else we would have to sign a petition on Change.org! 

p>_< — A heartbroken Nameless (Inactive on YT) (formerly Jules the Boombox Zombie)

### 3/5 — UI Needs Improvement

*2026-03-30, version 11.13.1*

This app has so much potential but the user interface needs some work!

### 1/5 — ai everywhere

*2026-03-12, version 11.12.2*

the fact there is a large ai box on everything is so annoying it obstructs the view and is just so frustrating. why does ai have to be literally everywhere i turn even when im trying to learn about art. at least make an option to make it go away

### 4/5 — 🎨

*2026-02-20*

학교 수업 시간에 유용하게 사용했습니다.
나와 닮은 작품을 자신의 스타일로 다시 해석해 그리는 수업이었는데 아트 셀피를 이용한 그 과정 매우 재미있었습니다.
또 각각의 미술 작품들을 실제로 보는듯한 자세한 설명과 질감 표현이 무료로 사용할 때도 퀄리티가 높았습니다.단,조금 아쉬웠던 점은 한국어 번역
원할하게 되지 않는다는 점입니다.특히 숏츠 비슷한 프로그램에서 더 그렇습니다.그 점만 조금 더 개선해주시면 훨씬 유용할 듯 합니다.

## Frequently asked questions about Google Arts & Culture

### What does Google Arts & Culture do?

Google Arts & Culture allows you to explore the world's cultural heritage from over 2,000 institutions. You can view high-definition artworks, take virtual tours of museums and landmarks, and learn about history and culture through curated exhibits and stories.

### What are the key features of Google Arts & Culture?

Key features include virtual museum tours, the ability to see artworks up close in high definition, an Art Selfie feature to find portraits that resemble you, and an Art Transfer tool to transform photos with classic artworks. You can also explore by time and color, and save your favorite pieces.

### Is Google Arts & Culture free to use?

Yes, Google Arts & Culture is completely free to use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements within the application, providing an uninterrupted cultural exploration experience.

### What kind of content can I discover?

You can discover a vast range of content including famous artworks, historical events and figures, architectural wonders, and diverse cultural practices from around the globe. It covers topics from ancient civilizations to modern art, and includes content from institutions like NASA and the Paris Opera.

### Can I use the app to learn about art in museums near me?

Yes, the app has a 'Nearby' feature that helps you find museums and exhibitions close to your current location. This feature uses your device's location to recommend relevant cultural sites and events.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 11.15.1 — 2026-06-24

• Bug fixes and minor improvements.

### 11.14.3 — 2026-06-03

• Bug fixes and minor improvements.

### 11.14 — 2026-04-29

• Bug fixes and minor improvements.

### 11.13.1 — 2026-03-16

• Bug fixes and minor improvements.

### 11.12.2 — 2026-03-09

• Bug fixes and minor improvements.

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