Launch immersive, no-app
digital guides in 4–6 weeks
From avatars to AR—Pocket Muse brings exhibits to life on each visitor's own phone. No downloads. No kiosks. Just stories that speak.
Visitor-Friendly Digital Experiences for Cultural Spaces
Locations of all sizes
seeking a complete visitor experience with AI video, AR and accessibility features—ready in weeks.
Cultural Sector Specialists
who bring expert digital storytelling to enhance collections across museums, galleries, libraries, and archives without a technical learning curve.
Cultural funding recipients
requiring accessibility compliance and detailed reporting for grant-funded digital projects.
When a simpler tool might be sufficient
If you only need a basic audio guide without AI video, AR experiences, or accessibility features—and have in-house staff for content creation—a simpler DIY platform might meet your immediate needs.
Your digital storytelling companion
Pocket Muse combines character-driven narration, audio, video, and augmented reality into one seamless mobile experience. Visitors meet AI-powered hosts—avatars who tell the stories your space was meant to share.
Scan
Visitors scan with their own device
Set
Visitors instantly load custom launch pages
Play
Visitors play content right in their browser
Interact
Visitors experience rich interactions with no special hardware required
No app, no hardware
Works in any browser
No downloads required. Visitors simply scan a QR code to start their experience.
Zero hardware investment
Visitors use their own devices, eliminating the need for expensive hardware purchases.
Instant updates
Update content in real-time without requiring visitors to download updates.
Works on all devices
Bring Your Exhibits to Life
We create digital experiences that work on visitors' own devices so they can explore at their own pace.
Captioned, multilingual videos—led by curators, storytellers or community voices—explain context, history and meaning.
Augmented reality adds a visual layer, helping people see more, understand more and connect more deeply.
Audio descriptions and high-contrast design options keep the experience accessible for all—following industry accessibility standards for digital content.
Simple, inclusive and designed for cultural places like yours.
How Pocket Muse Works
Location-Based Activation
Every important spot in your venue becomes an interactive touchpoint through simple QR codes, instantly opening a custom webpage tailored to that specific location.
Engaging Video Narratives
Visitors access captioned videos led by curators, AI guides, or community voices that explain context, history, and meaning—with prompts that invite deeper exploration.
Multilingual Support
Broaden your reach with content available in multiple languages, ensuring international visitors enjoy the same rich experience as local ones.
Augmented Reality Enhancement
Optional AR overlays add a visual layer to physical spaces, helping visitors see more, understand more, and connect more deeply with your exhibits.
Inclusive Design
Audio descriptions and high-contrast design options keep the experience accessible for all—following industry accessibility standards for digital content.
Built for Maximum Flexibility
Modular & Customisable
Start simple and expand—each experience is tailored to your specific exhibits and themes, with the ability to add features when you're ready.
Scalable Integration
Begin with a single exhibit pilot or implement site-wide, adding AR layers or additional languages as your needs and budget evolve.
User-Centric Approach
Analytics help you understand visitor behavior, allowing you to continuously refine the experience based on real interactions.
Built for Now—Ready for What's Next
Future-Proof Foundation
Pocket Muse creates more than an interactive tour—it sets the foundation for future digital growth across your cultural space.
Evolving Capabilities
Add conversational AI guides, integrate with your existing website, or connect new apps as your needs evolve.
Specialised for Cultural Spaces
A done-for-you service at accessible pricing—specifically designed for museums, galleries, and cultural institutions like yours.
"Think of Pocket Muse as your digital infrastructure—start with a guided tour today, and grow into a complete visitor platform tomorrow."
Why Digital Works
Visitor Satisfaction
When AR layers are added to heritage sites, driving stronger recommendation intent.
Visitor Dwell Time
When artworks include a mobile AR overlay, keeping visitors engaged with your exhibits.
Smartphone Usage
Of Australian adults carry a smartphone—and more than a third scan a QR code every week.
Grant Opportunities
Federal and state heritage-grant programs explicitly support QR/audio tours and AR overlays.
Better Visitor Experience
Multilingual video and audio guides significantly improve satisfaction, especially among international visitors and non-native speakers.
Increased Engagement
Personalised on-device audio and video guides have been shown to increase visitor engagement and dwell time—especially when designed with accessibility in mind.
Research & Resources
Impact Studies
Looking Ahead to Brisbane 2032
The Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games will bring the world to Queensland—and its stories. Cultural sites that invest in digital interpretation now will be ready for the surge in global visitors and new funding streams.
Funding Momentum
Federal and state heritage-grant programs are already prioritising QR, audio-tour and AR overlays in the lead-up to Brisbane 2032.
Visitor Expectations
Travellers arriving for the Games will expect mobile-first, multilingual experiences on-site.
Legacy Value
A digital experience that works on visitors' own devices built today will keep engaging audiences long after the closing ceremony.
Pocket Muse
We'll help you secure grants, craft mobile tours and launch well before the flame is lit—so your stories shine when the world is watching.
Why We Built This
Our approach grew from hands-on work with cultural sites and exhibitions, refining how digital experiences can remain respectful, simple, and deeply meaningful.
Award-Winning Projects
Walking on Country
Self-guided AR tour at QUT Gardens Point, sharingTurrbal and Yugara historiesthrough visitors' phones.
AIWA (Ars Electronica)
Award-winning interactive installation exploring human–AI conversations, presented internationally at the renowned Ars Electronica Festival in Linz, Austria.
Wondrous Goggles
Award-winning museum trail integratinginclusive audio and tactile prompts, ensuring meaningful engagement for all abilities.
Innovative Device-Friendly AR Experiences
Old Government House AR
Brisbane's first fully immersive AR historical tour, allowing visitors to meet historical figures like Lady Lamington in 1900 and explore authentic historical environments digitally, complemented by curator-led digital tours.
Dystopia/Utopia 2070
Futuristic AR gallery experience at artisan Gallery providing visitors dual perspectives:a curator's insights and charactersfrom within the artists' envisioned worlds, alongside interactive information points directly on the artwork.
These pioneering experiences taught us precisely where digital interpretation adds value, and how crucial it is to remain flexible, accessible, and user-friendly.
That's why we developed our visitor-device approach: easy to manage, easy to access, and carefully crafted to connect visitors deeply with cultural stories.
Support That's Personal
We handle the technical heavy lifting so you can focus on content.
You Provide The Stories
Provide the stories you want covered and we'll build everything—from asingle‑exhibit pilot to a site‑wide experience.
We Build & Support
Need grant wording?Done. We handle the technical implementation while you focus on what matters—your cultural stories.
Analyse & Refine
We deliver clear analytics—most popular exhibits, visitor engagement patterns, and content completion rates—so you can refine with confidence.
This isn't just tech. It's a partnership built on shared care for culture.
Book Free ConsultationA Hybrid Approach That Just Works
Years of creating AR for cultural spaces revealed challenges: device compatibility, patchy reception, battery drain and diverse visitor needs.
Adaptive Technology for All Visitors
So we design a layered model: a lightweight core that begins streaming immediately, optional AR enhancements for capable devices, and case‑by‑case offline packages or battery‑saving audio‑only mode for connectivity‑poor sites.
Every visitor enjoys a seamless journey—captioned, audio‑described and guided by industry accessibility standards, with multi‑language support ready to roll out—all tailored to your team's capacity.
Pricing that Adapts to Your Needs
We don't sell templates. We co-create digital journeys that grow with you.
Starter: Pilot Program
For small venues, pop-ups, and first digital steps
- Works for exhibitions or single-story experiences
- Perfect for testing strategies, securing grants, or stakeholder buy-in
- Guided co-design process, not just plug-and-play
- Visitor-friendly experience, works on their own devices without downloads
A low-risk way to prototype your future
Enhanced: Experience Platform
For regional and metropolitan institutions ready to expand
- Designed for whole-of-venue experiences
- Multiple languages and accessibility features included
- Visitor insights, staff training, and easy content updates
- Interactive elements and enhanced visual experiences
For teams who want measurable impact and strategic growth
Our Promise
More affordable through our specialized technology
Handheld service that understands your constraints
Solutions that grow with your needs and budget
Let's start with a conversation
Book Free ConsultationNeed numbers for a grant? We're happy to provide tailored estimates.
Pocket Muse sits between DIY drag-and-drop platforms that lack depth and expensive agencies that don't understand cultural spaces. We're focused on creating meaningful digital experiences that work for your actual budget, your visitors, and your staff.
Frequently Asked Questions
Pocket Muse is a digital storytelling platform for cultural places that lets visitors access interactive experiences, guided tours, videos, and AR content directly from their own devices. No app downloads required.
Let's Make It Happen
You've got the stories. We've got the tools to bring them to life.
Start with a conversation. Book a free 15‑minute consultation—and let's see what we can create together.
Finalising your budget? Lock in your project before June 30 to take advantage of EOFY funding opportunities.