Museums are evolving, and digital tools are making visits easier, more engaging, and more accessible. By replacing paper maps and brochures with smart digital solutions, museums can offer visitors a modern, interactive experience—without the hassle of app downloads or expensive tech investments.

Here’s a simple guide on how museums can take the leap into digitalization.

1. Define Your Museum’s Digital Goals

Before jumping into new technology, it’s important to set clear goals. Ask yourself:
🔹 Do you want to make your museum easier to navigate?

🔹 Do you need a way to provide content in multiple languages?

🔹 Are you looking to offer real-time updates on exhibits?

Having a clear plan will help you choose the right digital tools for your museum.

2. Choose the Right Digital Platform

A good platform makes digitalization simple and hassle-free. A solution like Reveel lets museums create digital guidebooks and interactive maps without the need for a custom app. Look for a platform that offers:
✔ Easy setup – No technical expertise needed.

✔ Multilingual support – Helps visitors understand exhibits in their own language.

✔ Simple updates – Quickly add new content or make changes.

With QR codes, visitors can access digital guides directly from their phones—no downloads required.

3. Turn Your Collection into Digital Format

Making exhibits digital doesn’t have to be complicated. Start by:
📸 Taking clear photos – Capture images of key artifacts for online access.

📂 Adding descriptions – Write simple, engaging explanations for each item.

🌐 Creating an online collection – Store everything in a digital format so visitors can explore at their own pace.

This makes exhibits more accessible and ensures your collection is available anytime, anywhere.

4. Go Paperless with Digital Guidebooks

Paper brochures and maps are often lost or thrown away. Digital guidebooks provide a smarter alternative, allowing visitors to:
📍 Find their way – Interactive maps make navigation easy.

🎥 Learn more – Visitors can access videos, images, and audio descriptions.

🗣 Choose their language – Automatic translations remove language barriers.

By scanning a QR code, visitors can open the digital guide on their phone—no extra apps or equipment needed.

5. Keep Information Updated in Real Time

With traditional brochures, once something is printed, it can’t be changed. But with digital content, museums can:
🔹 Add new exhibits instantly‍

🔹 Update descriptions or historical facts as needed‍

🔹 Share important announcements, events, or schedule changes

Visitors will always have the latest information at their fingertips.

6. Gather Visitor Insights for Continuous Improvement

Digital tools help museums understand their audience better. By tracking visitor engagement and collecting feedback, museums can learn:
📊 Which exhibits are most popular‍

📝 What visitors enjoy (and what could be improved)‍

📅 How to plan future exhibits based on real visitor data

This allows museums to continuously enhance the visitor experience based on actual needs and interests.

7. Go Green and Reduce Costs

Switching from paper maps to digital guides isn’t just more convenient—it’s also better for the environment. Digital solutions save on printing costs, reduce waste, and support sustainable museum practices.

8. Improve Accessibility for All Visitors

Digital tools make museums more inclusive by offering features like:
🔹 Audio descriptions for visually impaired visitors‍

🔹 Text-to-speech options for easier reading

🔹 Multilingual content to accommodate international guests

By making content more accessible, museums ensure everyone can fully enjoy their visit.

The Future of Museums is Digital

Going digital isn’t about replacing the traditional museum experience—it’s about enhancing it. With platforms like Reveel, museums can offer easy-to-use digital guidebooks, real-time updates, and a seamless visitor experience—all while saving costs and reducing waste.

Is your museum ready to take the next step? Contact us today to see how Reveel can help bring your exhibits into the digital age.