Footnote
QR code tours and audio guides for museums
About Footnote
Footnote is a mobile platform that helps museums and cultural institutions create interactive visitor experiences using QR codes, audio guides, and multilingual content. Visitors scan QR codes next to artifacts to access audio narrations, high-resolution images, and expert commentary, while institutions gain analytics on visitor engagement.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Replaces expensive physical audio guide hardware with a free visitor app
- Multilingual support makes exhibits accessible to international visitors
- Reduces physical signage needs while delivering richer content
- Analytics provide valuable insights into visitor behavior and popular exhibits
- Post-visit digital engagement extends the museum experience beyond the physical visit
Cons
- Requires visitors to download a separate mobile app
- Pricing for museum plans is not publicly transparent
- Niche solution focused exclusively on cultural institutions
- Effectiveness depends on visitors having smartphones and being willing to scan QR codes
Key Features
QR Code Tours
Generate QR codes for artifacts and exhibits that visitors scan to access rich digital content
Audio Guides
Create immersive audio narrations for exhibits with curator expert perspectives and contextual insights
Multilingual Content
Deliver content in multiple languages to serve international travelers and diverse audiences
Content Management System
Easy-to-use CMS for curators to add and manage digital content for artifacts and exhibits
Visitor Analytics
Track visitor engagement patterns, popular exhibits, and content interaction metrics
High-Resolution Images
Share detailed artifact images ideal for remote exploration, accessibility, and post-visit engagement
Offline Access
Visitors can access content without an internet connection for uninterrupted exploration
Post-Visit Engagement
Visitors can revisit favorite exhibits digitally after their visit, fostering ongoing connections
Pricing
- Free mobile app for visitors
- Scan QR codes
- Access audio guides
- Offline content access
- 30-day free trial
- Full CMS access
- QR code generation
- Audio guide tools
- Multilingual support
- Visitor analytics
- Month-to-month billing
- Cancel anytime
Best For
Museum Audio Tours
Replace or supplement traditional audio guide devices with QR-based digital tours that visitors access on their own phones
Heritage Site Interpretation
Add rich digital context to historical landmarks, archaeological sites, and heritage buildings
Gallery Exhibitions
Enhance art gallery shows with curator commentary, artist insights, and high-resolution artwork details
Zoo & Aquarium Education
Provide educational content about animals and habitats that visitors can explore at their own pace