Best Archipelago Archive Apps

Kinfolk

Learn Real History

Free

Explore hidden histories and cultural narratives through augmented reality. Discover stories layered into public spaces and engage with community archives to preserve collective memory. This platform brings history to life, connecting past, present, and future.

Pocket Curator

by Waseda System Development

Free

Access detailed information about museum exhibits and cultural heritage sites. Input item numbers to view text, images, sound, and animations. Enhances your museum tours and cultural exploration.

Hereditas: Landmark Identifier

Art & History Guide + Audio

Free

Point your camera at art, landmarks, or historic sites to instantly reveal their stories. Access quick summaries, immersive narratives with audio guides, and build a personal collection of your discoveries. Engage with daily stories to expand your knowledge of art, culture, and history.

4th Wall

by Nancy Baker Cahill Studio, Inc.

Free

Experience public art in augmented reality. Discover curated AR exhibitions at significant locations or place 3D artworks in your own environment. Engage with art that activates historical sites and inspires dialogue.

Black Terminus AR

Bring archives to life.

Free

Experience history and culture through augmented reality. This app overlays digital narratives onto physical spaces, artworks, and artifacts, allowing users to uncover hidden stories. Artists can create their own AR experiences for free.

Art House AR

See the art in everything...

Free

Experience brands in a new dimension with augmented reality. This app transforms static images on packaging, ads, and posters into dynamic visual stories, offering interactive content and virtual tours. Connect with brands on a deeper level.

Historic Aerials

Property History/Aerial Photos

Free

Explore historical aerial imagery across the US to see how landscapes and neighborhoods have changed. This app provides spatially accurate, orthorectified imagery, allowing you to pinpoint historic features and research property history. It's a powerful tool for researchers, enthusiasts, and professionals investigating the past.

DATALAND

DATALAND’s Living Museum Guide

Free

This app serves as a dynamic museum guide, offering AI-powered insights into artworks, technologies, and datasets. It personalizes your museum journey, allowing you to revisit experiences and explore content connected to your interactions, extending the museum experience beyond its physical walls.

National Museum in your pocket

Interactive mobile guide

Free

Navigate museum exhibitions with an interactive guide. Discover stories, access audio tracks, and locate amenities. Enhance your visit with augmented reality and skip ticket queues.

LIKE BEAUTY IN FLAMES

Guggenheim Bilbao

Free

Experience unique augmented reality artwork by Jenny Holzer, inspired by the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao. View special AR pieces when visiting the museum or anywhere else.

Talking Tintypes

Will Wilson Augmented Photos

Free

Experience augmented reality with historical photographs. Scan images from a special collection to bring them to life, restoring voice to still images using a blend of old and new technologies.

ЮД.Аудиогид

by Alexander Ganzer

Free

Explore the Yusupov Palace with an official audio guide. Access comprehensive information about exhibits and interactive tours independently. Stay updated on palace news and events.