British Museum Audio vs Hidden History Project

Start your visit early, make the most of your time at the Museum and explore the diverse collection from the comfort of your own home. Bring your headphones with you or purchase earbuds from the Guide Desk and British Museum Shop. The British Museum app features: • Expert commentaries on over 250 highlight objects from the collection • 65 gallery introductions available for free • Audio, video, text and images provide in-depth information • Self-guided tours for exploring the Museum, from ancient Egypt to Medieval Europe • A space where you can add objects to favourites • Practical visiting information, including a new interactive map, to help you prepare for your visit and find your way around the Museum. Prices (in-app purchases) Full bundle per language £6 Themed tour per language from £3 How to use this app Take a self-guided tour Choose from one of the self-guided tours which each explore a theme – from Top Ten to ancient Egypt. Each tour has an audio introduction, providing background information and context, before guiding you around the Museum. Explore the collection View some of the British Museum’s most popular objects at a glance. Browse pictures of all the objects in the Audio app by culture and theme – and see how the collection is displayed within the galleries – then decide what you want to explore. Dive deeper Listen to a diverse selection of commentaries featured in the Audio app. Using the latest research, they provide new insights into the British Museum collection. Languages Enjoy expert commentaries from curators in nine languages – English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean and British Sign Language. Look for audio guide symbol The Audio app covers 250 objects in the permanent galleries – when you see the audio guide symbol on cases or next to objects, enter the number using the keypad on the app for audio commentaries and other information. Favourites Create your own list of favourite British Museum objects by adding objects to the Favourites page as you explore the Museum on the app.

Effortlessly discover the stories lying just around the corner with Hidden History. By notifying users when they near sites of historical significance primarily around the greater Palo Alto area, Hidden History hopes to forge new connections between the land and the locals. Although history isn’t always easy to see in Silicon Valley, it’s everywhere. Whether you’re on your morning jog or evening commute, the Hidden History Project hopes to make it easier for you to find it. History is scientifically proven to facilitate a sense of place. Whether you were born and raised in Silicon Valley or moved in a year ago, history can motivate you to engage with and invest in your communities. Features of this app: Historical map of the Palo Alto area 32 historical sites ranging from Ohlone native history to tech-era history represented by pins on the map Sites regularly added Ability to filter sites by era Short and long descriptions of historical sites featuring context, visual descriptions, and anecdotes Contemporary and historical photos of sites Counter of sites visited Search for historical sites