QR Codes for Museums
Transform museum visits with QR codes providing audio guides, detailed exhibit information, videos, and interactive experiences at every display.
Benefits
- Replace expensive audio guide devices
- Provide content in multiple languages
- Offer deeper information for interested visitors
- Enable interactive and multimedia experiences
- Track visitor engagement by exhibit
How to Get Started
1
Plan content strategy
Decide what information and media each exhibit should offer.
2
Create multimedia content
Record audio guides, create videos, and write detailed descriptions.
3
Generate exhibit codes
Create unique QR codes for each exhibit or artwork.
4
Design and install signage
Place codes on exhibit labels with clear instructions.
5
Provide WiFi and support
Ensure strong WiFi and staff can assist visitors.
Recommended QR Code Types
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, QR codes linking to audio content let visitors use their own phones. This eliminates device rental logistics, cleaning, and provides unlimited "devices" for any crowd size.
Link to pages that detect browser language settings or offer a language selector. Create content once and serve it in multiple languages from the same QR code.
Most engaging: audio descriptions (1-2 minutes), high-resolution artwork details, artist/historical context, related works in the collection, and interactive elements like quizzes.
Maintain traditional printed materials and consider lending devices for visitors without phones. QR codes supplement but shouldn't completely replace accessible alternatives.
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