Best Doorways Into Open Access Apps

Lincoln Unlocked

Lincoln Library & Museum App

Free

Explore the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln through immersive augmented reality experiences. Discover historical stories, interact with 3D artifacts, and participate in engaging trivia games to enhance your understanding of this pivotal era.

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.

Musée Jacquemart-André - Paris

by Culturespaces

Free

Explore a historic Parisian mansion and its art collection with a guided tour, high-definition images, and interactive maps. Prepare for your visit with practical information.

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.

Google Arts & Culture

See artworks, museums and more

Free

Explore the world's cultural heritage through high-definition artworks, virtual tours, and immersive galleries. Discover stories, learn about history, and see famous landmarks up close from over 2,000 institutions worldwide.

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.

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.

Explorer - AMNH NYC

Official museum app with map

Free

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.

Dex: Audio Tours & City Guides

Explore London, NYC, Paris

Free

Experience iconic locations through immersive, cinematic audio tours. Choose from diverse storytellers, interact with AI guides, and unlock hidden narratives at museums and landmarks worldwide.

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.

WWI Memorial Visitor Guide

National WWI Memorial D.C.

Free

Enhance your visit to the National WWI Memorial with augmented reality experiences. Explore historical timelines, view 3D models of WWI vehicles and sculptures, and learn about the war's impact through interactive videos and user-submitted stories.

Fondation Louis Vuitton

by Fondation Louis Vuitton

Free

Explore contemporary art and architecture with guided tours and exclusive content. Discover exhibitions, artworks, and practical information for your visit to this Parisian cultural institution.

Urban Archive Explore History

The City is Your Museum

Free

Explore NYC's past with a vast mobile archive of historical images. Compare then-and-now photos of streets and buildings, uncovering history at its original location. Partnering with over 30 cultural institutions, it brings the city's heritage to your fingertips.

Connects: Arts+Culture

Your Arts+Culture Guide

Free

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.