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Museum education with Actionbound: Ideas for audio guides, scavenger hunts and escape games

Today, museums don't just want to convey knowledge; they want to make it an experience. Digital formats play a crucial role in this – from audio guides and interactive scavenger hunts to escape games. This is exactly where Actionbound comes in: With our platform, you can design museum visits to be interactive, multimedia-based, and flexible. The result? Experiences that actively engage visitors and leave a lasting impression.

Visitors discover an exhibition using their smartphones.

##Actively discovering objects and stories – the Museum as a playground Imagine your visitors don't just walk from exhibit to exhibit, but dive deeper into exciting stories, solve object-related riddles, and discover exhibition content from a whole new perspective.

With Actionbound, you can transform classic museum tours into interactive experiences. Combine various game elements into digital tours – so-called "Bounds" – that allow visitors to explore independently. Instead of just reading or hearing information, they actively and intensively engage with the exhibition.

Getting started couldn't be easier: visitors arrive at the museum, scan a QR code, and start the Bound directly on their smartphones. During the tour, they listen to audio clips, solve quiz questions, watch videos, or crack riddles. This allows them to internalize the experience on a completely different level. What's more, the tour doesn't necessarily have to end at the museum door. For instance, a Bound can also lead visitors outside, connecting historical sites or local landmarks with the indoor exhibition. This creates exciting tours that expand the museum visit and strengthen the local connection.

Tip: Offer a tour that can be played completely independently of your museum's opening hours – whether in the immediate vicinity or from home.

A design that shows the icons and ideas for education formats such as audio guide, quiz and tours as well as multimedia content and escape games.

Versatile possibilities for your museum education

Actionbound can be flexibly adapted to different exhibitions, themes, and target groups. Particularly popular choices include:

Whether it's a permanent exhibition, a special exhibition, or a museum festival – with Actionbound, you can flexibly adapt your digital offerings to various formats.

Real-world Inspiration

Museums, memorials, visitor centers, and cultural institutions are already using Actionbound for their educational and outreach work. A wide range of creative ideas and best practices have emerged from these projects. That is why we have bundled all the key information about using Actionbound in museums on a dedicated landing page. There, you will find a sample Bound and customer testimonials.

Support for your next museum project

Are you currently planning a digital educational offering or looking to develop new ideas for your exhibition? Our team is happy to support you upon request: In a free introductory talk, we will look at your project together and discuss how you can successfully implement interactive tours and learning experiences with Actionbound. Whether it's an audio guide, digital scavenger hunt, or escape game – we will help you find the perfect format for your museum.

 

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