See (and hear) art in a whole new way with the SFMOMA App, which combines mind-blowing audio content with cutting-edge indoor positioning technology.
FEATURES
Immersive Walks: Experience a new breed of guided narratives that take you through the galleries and out onto the streets of San Francisco. These 15–45 minute Immersive Walks feature a range of fascinating hosts, including high-wire walker Philippe Petit, Avery Trufelman from the 99% Invisible podcast, members of the SF Giants organization, and comedians from HBO’s Silicon Valley.
Museum highlights: Choose from our picks of things to see, hear, and do; hundreds of snack-sized (60-90 second) audio reflections and responses to artworks in the galleries, featuring composers, comedians, artists, playwrights, aerial dancers, pagan ministers and many more.
What’s on the Museum: Exhibitions, events, cafes, artists-in-residence, interpretive spaces and other activities.
STREAMING
Download the app, and stream content, on SFMOMAs Free Public WiFi when you visit.
TECHNICAL FEATURES:
• Synced audio for social listening, with instant group creation
• On-demand audio and video triggered by your location
• Map-based navigation and point-to-point directions to locations in the building
• Digital membership card
• Shareable history of your journey, including audio tracks heard and photos taken
** The SFMOMA App requires iOS 9.1 and above **
**The SFMOMA App uses your GPS only when necessary, but please note that continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.**
ABOUT THE APP
Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies and developed in partnership with local startup Detour, this app features a new breed of guided narratives that take you through the galleries and out onto the streets of San Francisco. Working together, SFMOMA and Detour have developed one of the first mobile experiences that combines indoor positioning with outstanding narrative content. With synced audio that allows social listening, you and your friends will experience SFMOMA, its art, and the world like never before.
The SFMOMA app is made possible through the support of Bloomberg Philanthropies.