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Best American History Museum Apps & Games

192+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

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20 free apps & games
Updated June 2026

Looking for free american history museum apps and games? 20 of our 192+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Top Picks for American History Museum

Explorer - AMNH NYC#1

Explorer - AMNH NYC by American Museum of Natural History

Official museum app with map
Editor's Choice
📚 Education
3.9😐(108 ratings)
Free
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Navigate a world-renowned museum with ease. This app provides interactive maps, turn-by-turn directions to exhibits and amenities, and personalized recommendations based on your interests. Enhance your visit with behind-the-scenes content and engaging quizzes.

What We Love

  • 🗺️ Accurate indoor navigation and turn-by-turn directions
  • 📍 Real-time location tracking within museum
  • 🎯 Helpful exhibit search and discovery features
  • 🚻 Easy access to restroom and facility locations

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
  • 📍 Location detection fails inconsistently
  • 🔋 Excessive battery drain from Bluetooth usage
American Museum of Nat History#2

American Museum of Nat History by Daniel Garcia

AMNH Visitor Guide - New York
Strong Contender
📚 Education
4.8(355 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Explore the American Museum of Natural History with this comprehensive offline guide. Discover exhibits, learn about the museum's history, and access practical visitor information. Includes a full New York City travel guide with maps and itineraries.

Connects: Arts+Culture#3

Connects: Arts+Culture by BLOOMBERG CONSULTING LLC

Your Arts+Culture Guide
Worth Considering
📚 Education
4.8😐(6.3K ratings)
Free
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Discover over 1000 museums, galleries, and cultural spaces with interactive guides. Access exclusive multimedia content, plan your visits, and explore art and culture from anywhere.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Awesome connection to so many museums!
  • 👍 Excellent guide for one who travels, haunts museum or libraries, has interest in history
  • 👍 Enriches visits to museums and galleries
  • 👍 Great resource to use onsite and at home

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Some lookups hang
  • 🐛 Frequently needs to reload if you toggle to a different app
  • 🐛 App constantly resets to the home page, forcing you to re-select and reload the museum/gallery

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American Civil War Daily Lite
American Civil War Daily Lite
American Civil War Daily Lite
by Cannonade.Net
Free

Discover daily events of the American Civil War with concise descriptions and interactive maps. Access detailed Wikipedia articles for further learning. This app draws its data from a community-driven timeline project.

Daily event summariesZoomable event mapsWikipedia article links
🔍 Reference
(7)
free
5
Trivial AP US History
Trivial AP US History
Trivial AP US History
by InstantCert.com, LLC
Free

Master AP US History facts, dates, and events through an engaging trivia game. Focuses on understanding the 'why' behind historical occurrences, not just rote memorization, to help you achieve a top score.

2,000+ important factsTrivia game formatFocus on historical 'why'
📚 Education
(504)
free with in-app purchases
6
扇贝阅读- 英语阅读、全球热文英文原版书轻松读
扇贝阅读- 英语阅读、全球热文英文原版书轻松读
扇贝阅读- 英语阅读、全球热文英文原版书轻松读
by Nanjing Beiwan Information & Tech Ltd.
Free

Access a vast library of authentic English short articles and original books, from popular fiction to academic texts. Enhance your learning with integrated vocabulary tools, study plans, and progress tracking.

Authentic English short articlesOriginal English books (fiction, non-fiction)Instant vocabulary saving
📚 Books
(441)
free with in-app purchases
7
Florida Black History Museums
Florida Black History Museums
Florida Black History Museums
FAAHPN
Free
📚 Education
(0)
8
African American Sites
African American Sites
African American Sites
by AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE PRESERVATION FOUNDATION INC
Free

Explore over 2,000 African American historic sites across the U.S. and its territories. Discover trails, museums, landmarks, and endangered sites with detailed summaries and links to virtual experiences and educational content.

2,000+ historic sitesFour major site categoriesVirtual experiences and lessons
📚 Education
(7)
free
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Roadside History
Roadside History
Roadside History
Read historical markers
Free

Access and read historical markers from across all 50 states on your iPhone or iPad. View marker inscriptions, photos, and filter by category or read status. Save your favorite historical discoveries.

Read historical marker inscriptionsView marker and area photosAccess markers from all 50 states
📚 Education
(15)
free with in-app purchases
10
Clio - Your Guide to History
Clio - Your Guide to History
Clio - Your Guide to History
by Clio Foundation
Free

Discover historical landmarks and sites based on your current location. Explore past events with multimedia content and virtual time-travel features. This app is a collaborative project adding new historical entries and features regularly.

Location-based historical site discoveryVirtual time machine with images and videosAudio and text descriptions of historic events
✈️ Travel
(100)
free
11
Opera: AI browser with VPN
Opera: AI browser with VPN
Opera: AI browser with VPN
A lightning fast web browser
Free

This AI-powered web browser offers lightning-fast speeds, enhanced privacy with a built-in VPN, and an ad-free experience. Customize your interface and enjoy seamless one-handed browsing with intuitive gestures and a smart AI assistant.

AI-powered browsing with AriaBuilt-in private VPNNative ad blocker
🔧 Utilities
(250K)
free with in-app purchases
12
Gettysburg: A Nation Divided
Gettysburg: A Nation Divided
Gettysburg: A Nation Divided
History in Augmented Reality
Free

Experience the Battle of Gettysburg through immersive augmented reality. Witness historical events unfold around you, collect virtual artifacts, and learn the personal stories of those who lived through this pivotal Civil War moment. Unlock the full experience to explore the battlefield with location-based guidance.

Augmented reality battle simulationVirtual artifact scavenger huntAnimated historical avatars
🎬 Entertainment
(59)
free with in-app purchases
13
HISTORY Vault
HISTORY Vault
HISTORY Vault
by A&E Television Networks Mobile
Free

Explore thousands of documentaries and specials about history, from ancient times to modern conflicts. Watch full-length, commercial-free videos on demand, with new content added weekly. Access classic series and discover the events and people that shaped our world.

Thousands of documentaries and specialsCommercial-free viewingNew videos added weekly
🎬 Entertainment
(1.1K)
free with in-app purchases
14
New York Museum Guide
New York Museum Guide
New York Museum Guide
by WEI YAO
Free

Find essential information for all New York City museums, including hours, locations, and ticket details. Browse a comprehensive list offline and discover museums by category. Easily navigate with an interactive map and save your favorites.

Comprehensive NYC museum listOffline access to hours and locationsInteractive NYC museum map
🔍 Reference
(24)
free
15
Museum by Sktchy
Museum by Sktchy
Museum by Sktchy
Be inspiring. Be a muse.
Free

Share inspiring reference photos and art with a global community. Discover new muses daily and connect with fellow artists. An ad-free sanctuary for creative inspiration.

Share reference photos and artDiscover new muses dailyJoin a global art community
🌐 Social Networking
(864)
freemium
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I Quiz You: History of the United States
I Quiz You: History of the United States
I Quiz You: History of the United States
by Dawid Pietrala
Free

Challenge friends with U.S. history questions via Messages. Select or create questions and send them to your friends, who have 10 seconds to answer. The app is great for exam practice or casual fun.

Send questions via MessagesCreate custom questionsPre-shipped question sets
📚 Education
(18)
free with in-app purchases
17
Paladin: Learn History
Paladin: Learn History
Paladin: Learn History
Interactive & Fun Lessons
Free

Explore history through short, interactive lessons and engaging game elements. Learn about historical figures with animations, quizzes, and collectible characters. Make history fun and memorable, even with limited time.

Short, curated historical lessonsInteractive and animated contentQuizzes to test knowledge
📚 Education
(16K)
free with in-app purchases
18
Art Institute of Chicago App
Art Institute of Chicago App
Art Institute of Chicago App
by Art Institute Chicago
Free

Explore thousands of artworks with a personal guide to the collection. Discover art, culture, and creativity through engaging audio tours and a location-aware map. Listen to tours anywhere, not just at the museum, for a fresh art experience.

Personalized art collection guideAudio tours on various subjectsLocation-aware gallery map
📚 Education
(117)
free
19
United States & America Quiz
United States & America Quiz
United States & America Quiz
US History, People And More
Free

Test your knowledge of the United States with this educational quiz app. Explore categories like US History, Geography, and Famous Americans, each with multiple difficulty levels. Challenge yourself and share your scores with friends.

US History quizzesGeography quizzesFamous Americans quizzes
🎮 Games
(165)
free with in-app purchases
20
Rijksmuseum
Rijksmuseum
Rijksmuseum
Tours - Collection - Tickets
Free

Explore a vast art collection with multimedia tours, interactive maps, and personalized route planning. Discover hidden details through audio clips and expert commentary. Purchase tickets and receive discounts directly within the app.

Multimedia tours with audio and animationInteractive floor plans and directionsCustomizable route creation
📚 Education
(466)
free