A label beside an artwork can hold only a few sentences, but visitors often want more: the story behind the piece, the artist's voice, a closer look, or text in their own language. QR codes let a small placard open a rich, optional layer of context on the visitor's own phone.
Beyond the Wall Label
Wall labels are constrained by space and design, forcing curators to cut fascinating detail. A code beside the label lets interested visitors go deeper without cluttering the gallery, offering history, technique, and provenance to those who want it while keeping the space clean for everyone else.
Audio Guides Without Hardware
Traditional audio guides require renting and sanitizing devices. A QR code that opens an audio clip on the visitor's own phone removes that overhead entirely. A dynamic link per exhibit can point to the audio, letting you update narration without touching the placard.
Multilingual and Accessible Content
Visitors arrive speaking many languages and with varied accessibility needs. A code can lead to a page offering multiple translations, larger text, or descriptive content, making exhibits welcoming to a far broader audience than a single printed label ever could.
Deeper Media and Virtual Extensions
Some works are best understood through video, like a sculptor's process or a restoration timelapse. A video QR code brings that media to the gallery wall, and image codes can reveal hidden details or related pieces not on display.
FAQ
Common questions are answered in the FAQ section below.