Mobile phone apps


In this Museum Practice, Simon Stephens looks at the rise of mobile phone software applications - or apps - and explains why it pays for museums to think ahead before they jump on the app bandwagon.

You can also find out how four very different museum apps were developed and share your views on mobile phone apps in the museum sector

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The growth of mobile apps


Can mobile phone apps improve visitor engagement?

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Building an app


Developing an app can be costly, so it's important to know what outcome you want and the best ways to achieve this

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Case study: Love Art


The National Gallery's Love Art app was designed to communicate the collection to a broader range of people

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Case study: the Hunterian


The Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery developed its iPhone app in-house on a very limited budget

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Case study: Streetmuseum


The Streetmuseum app was developed as way to promote the Museum of London's Galleries of Modern London

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Case study: Tate Trumps


Tate Trumps is a free interactive game that encourages visitors to Tate Modern to explore the gallery and 'collect' artworks

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Further resources: apps


Further resources on mobile apps for museums

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Have your say on apps


Do museums need apps or are they a waste of money? Share your views

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