Åland Museum enhances the visitor experience

Åland is an autonomous, Swedish-speaking group of islands between Sweden and Finland. The Åland Museum app is a digital tool for sharing its rich cultural heritage with a wider audience. With the interactive app, the museum has made the experience easier for visitors and staff alike, combining history with modern technology.

Background

Ålands museum is the collective name for the museums and attractions managed by the Government of Åland. While the Åland Museum of Cultural History and the Åland Art Museum are open all year round in Mariehamn, Åland's capital, there are several unstaffed exhibitions and sites outside Mariehamn that are mainly open in summer. With a history spanning more than 90 years, the museum has built up extensive collections of cultural-historical objects, archaeological finds, art, textiles, photographs and archive material. Its mission is to preserve, share and make Åland's cultural heritage accessible to the public.

Challenge

To reach a wider audience and make it easier to share Åland's rich cultural history, the museum was looking for a digital tool that could gather audio guides, quizzes, trails and texts about its objects in one place. An app was the natural choice, but it had to be both user-friendly and flexible enough to meet the museum's needs.

Solution

On the recommendation of colleagues in the sector, Ålands museum chose OnSpotStory to develop its new app. OnSpotStory's platform made it possible to bring several functions together in one place, creating a smooth and appealing experience for visitors.

The app includes:

• Audio guides that visitors reach on their own devices, so no technical equipment is needed.
• Quizzes and interactive trails that engage visitors in a new and fun way.
• Easy-to-manage object texts and an interactive map that guides visitors between sites.

Results

The app has simplified and improved the experience for both museum staff and visitors. With OnSpotStory's solution, Ålands museum no longer has to manage separate equipment for audio guides and can focus on creating engaging content instead. Visitors can now explore Åland's history and culture in a flexible and interactive way.

Working with OnSpotStory

Ålands museum describes working with OnSpotStory as "exceptionally good", with quick responses and solution-oriented support as key factors. The museum values the platform's ease of use and development potential, while also stressing the value of clear information about the time needed for future projects.

The app offers a smooth way to share history!