On July 29th, New York City's American Museum of Natural History unveiled The American Museum of Natural History Explorer, their new app for the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad. The app utilizes over 300 WiFi nodes throughout the Museum and will help visitors navigate its nearly 500,000 square feet of awesome. Check out these features:
- "Indoor GPS": You can use the Explorer to find your real-time location within the Museum and receive turn-by-turn directions to get to an exhibit, restroom, café, or shop using the quickest route possible.
- Customized Tours: Plan a tour before your visit or on the spot. Choose from Museum highlights or existing tours of over 140 Museum exhibits featuring iconic displays such as the blue whale, T-Rex, and the Great Canoe.
- Fossil Treasure Hunt: Use clues to find specimens and exhibits in the Museum’s renowned fossil halls.
- S____haring the Experience: Share an interesting exhibit through email, Facebook, or Twitter.
- Bookmarks: Bookmark an item and receive a link to more information from amnh.org that you can explore after your visit.
- Visitor Information: See opening times and directions to the Museum plus information about key events.
The museum also has over 350 devices running the app that can be borrowed at no charge during your visit. As well as Tech Support on hand to assist you with the app.
To download the app check out AMNH Explorer Home Page. The app is free of charge and will really enhance your visit to the museum.
