Pocket Experiences vs Museumate

Turn your smartphone into your own personal guide. With immersive audio tours, you can discover the stories, history, and culture of a city, museum, or historical site at your own pace. The app brings the charm of a local guide to your pocket, without fixed times, groups, or high costs.

Museumate is your personal companion for discovering and tracking museum visits across the Netherlands. Whether you're a casual visitor or a dedicated culture enthusiast, Museumate helps you explore, remember, and celebrate every museum experience. DISCOVER 323 DUTCH MUSEUMS Browse a comprehensive directory of museums spanning all 12 provinces — from Amsterdam's world-famous galleries to hidden gems in Zeeland and Drenthe. Filter by 13 categories including Art, History, Science, Maritime, Military, Nature, Technology, Design, Photography, and more. Search by name, city, or type to find your next destination. EXPLORE ON THE MAP View every museum on an interactive map with color-coded pins. Green marks the museums you've visited; the rest await your discovery. Filter the map by type, region, or visited status. Smart clustering keeps things readable even in museum-dense cities like Amsterdam and Rotterdam. TRACK YOUR VISITS Mark museums as visited with a single tap. Record the date, give a star rating, and build your personal museum history. See which provinces you've covered and which categories you're completing. KEEP A PHOTO JOURNAL Write rich journal entries for each visit with bold and italic formatting, bullet lists, and photos from your camera roll. Capture the details — your favorite exhibit, the atmosphere, what surprised you. Look back on your entries anytime. UNLOCK ACHIEVEMENTS Earn badges as you explore. Start with "First Steps" on your first visit, work toward "Museum Master" at 100 museums. Complete all art museums, all maritime museums, or become a "True Dutchie" by visiting every province. Track streaks, celebrate milestones, and see how far you've come. VISIT STATISTICS & CHARTS See your progress at a glance: total visits, unique museums, visits by category, and visits by province — all displayed in clear, beautiful charts. Track how your museum collection grows over time. ICLOUD SYNC Your visits, journals, and progress sync seamlessly across all your devices via iCloud. Start planning on your iPad and check in at the museum on your iPhone. BILINGUAL SUPPORT Switch between English and Dutch at any time. Museum names and descriptions are available in both languages where translations exist. DESIGNED FOR iOS 26 Built from the ground up with SwiftUI and Apple's latest Liquid Glass design language. Fully accessible with VoiceOver support, Dynamic Type, and respect for Reduce Motion preferences. No ads, no trackers, no subscriptions — just a beautiful, private museum companion.