Self-guided audio
Visitors listen on their own headphones — no hardware to hand out, clean or charge.
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Let every exhibit tell its own story
Add a small code beside each piece so visitors can read more, listen to a guide, or switch languages — all from their own phone, at their own pace.
- Exhibit info
- Audio guides
- Multilingual labels
- Scan analytics
Getting started
Beside the work in three steps
Prepare each destination
Write the exhibit page, record an audio clip, or gather images for a piece or gallery.
Place codes beside the work
Add a discreet code to labels, plinths and wall panels throughout the space.
Refine as you go
Fix a detail, add a language or swap audio, and every code beside the work updates.
Through the galleries
Where museums put QR codes
Exhibit information
Open extended notes about a piece, artist or period.
Audio guides
Play a self-guided commentary on the visitor's own phone.
Multilingual labels
Switch a label into the visitor's preferred language.
Ticketing & events
Link to tickets for an exhibition, talk or workshop.
Donations
Invite support with a scan near the exit or a key work.
Image galleries
Show details and archive shots visitors can't see up close.
Museum QR code FAQ
Do visitors need to download an app for the audio guide?
No. A scan opens the audio in the phone's browser, so visitors listen on their own device with nothing to install.
Can labels be offered in more than one language?
Yes. Link to a page with several language versions so visitors read or listen in the language they choose.
Can we update exhibit information after printing the labels?
Yes. A dynamic code points to a destination you control, so you can correct or expand the content without reprinting.
Will lots of visitors scanning at once cause problems?
Each visitor loads the page over their own connection, so scans are independent and the gallery's network isn't the bottleneck.
Can we see which exhibits get the most attention?
Yes. Scan counts and times per code show which works and rooms draw the most interest.
Recommended QR types
- MP3 QR code — Play an audio guide or commentary on scan.
- Image gallery QR code — Show close-ups and archive images of a work.
- Event QR code — Promote an exhibition, talk or workshop.
Give every visitor a personal guide
Create a museum QR code and let each exhibit go beyond the wall label.
Plan around the customer journey
- Use MP3, Images, Landing page, Event for the jobs they are suited to.
- Give every printed code a named owner, destination and review date.
- Use different QR records for different locations or materials when reporting needs to stay clear.
- Keep the printed instruction specific: “View today’s menu” is stronger than “Scan me”.
- Test on the final surface, at the real distance and in the real lighting.