Augmented Reality Exhibits
Point a tablet or phone at an object and see what's missing — a reconstructed wing, a faded inscription, the person who once owned it. AR adds a layer of story without touching the artifact itself.
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Where it works
Common ways museums use this.
Virtual Reconstruction
Show a ruin, fossil, or damaged artifact as it originally looked.
Label-Free Detail
Let visitors pull up as much or as little depth as they want, instead of a fixed wall panel.
AR Trails
Guide families through a themed trail that unlocks characters and animations gallery to gallery.
Object Handling Alternatives
Let visitors "handle" fragile objects virtually, from every angle.
What's included
Built in, not bolted on.
- Works on visitors' own phones (web AR) or loaned tablets
- No app-store install required for web-based experiences
- Marker-based or markerless recognition depending on the object
- Content updates centrally without reprinting anything
- Usage data on which artifacts get the most AR engagement
- Designed as a supplement to the object, never a replacement for it
Good to know
- Typical footprint
- Per-case or per-gallery, scales to a full-building trail
- Install time
- Mostly content and calibration time — minimal physical install
- Accessibility
- Audio narration and captions built into the same overlay
- Power & network
- Wi-Fi coverage recommended across the trail area
General guidance — every space is different. We confirm exact requirements after a site visit.
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