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Modernization of visiting routes at the Army Museum: discover the innovative visiting tools
The Army Museum, located within the Hôtel National des Invalides in Paris, is a renowned historical site that presents the history of France’s military conflicts. As an integral part of this cultural complex, which also includes the Musée des Plans-Relief, the Historial Charles de Gaulle and the Saint-Louis Cathedral, the Musée de l’Armée welcomes more than 1.3 million visitors per year, including a million for visiting the tomb of Napoleon I. In order to modernize its tour routes and meet the diverse expectations of its visitors, the museum has adopted innovative visiting tools provided by Sycomore: the M-Guide and the Audioopen. This article explores these tools and their impact on the visitor experience.
Presentation of visiting tools at the Army Museum
M-Guide: the interactive multimedia guide
M-Guide is a modern multimedia device that enriches the visit to the Army Museum with interactive and visual content. Equipped with a 5.5-inch high-resolution screen, the M-Guide displays videos, images, and offers augmented reality features for an immersive experience. Thanks to geolocation by beacon, visitors can find their way on an interactive map and explore the various spaces of the museum without difficulty. This multimedia guide automatically triggers comments based on visitors’ position, providing a smooth and intuitive visit.
The M-Guide has been integrated into the museum to enhance the different tour routes. It allows you to discover varied exhibitions while facilitating access to rich and detailed information. Whether to understand historical military strategies or admire the points of interest on display, the M-Guide accompanies visitors throughout their exploration.
Audiopen: the fun and economical audio guide
To offer an accessible and interactive alternative, the museum also uses Audiopen. This fun audio guide works like an optical reading pen, allowing visitors to trigger audio commentary by pointing to specific areas of the printed tour maps. The Audioopen is particularly suitable for a short and targeted visit, particularly focused on the Dôme des Invalides and the tomb of Napoleon I.
Audiopen is available in eight languages, making the experience accessible to international visitors and providing a less expensive solution for those who want a more concise tour. This system is perfect for first-time visitors who come primarily for Napoleon’s tomb, but who also want to obtain additional information in an interactive and engaging way.
Implementation of digital solutions
The modernization of the visitor routes at the Army Museum involved several key stages, carried out in close collaboration with Sycamore. Here are the essential aspects of implementing these visit tools:
Installation and supply of M-Guides
Sycamore provided 192 M-Guides to the museum, along with their peripherals. These devices were installed to offer a complete and interactive tour of the museum. Beacon tags were set up to ensure the indoor location of visitors, allowing the automatic triggering of audio comments based on their position in the museum. This installation guarantees an immersive experience where information is provided intuitively and in real time.
Application development and content management
The development of the POPGuide Museum application has been integrated with M-Guides to offer a complete visit solution. An associated content management system (CMS) allows the information provided to visitors to be regularly updated, ensuring that content remains relevant and enriching. This approach ensures that visitor routes evolve based on new exhibitions and visitor feedback.
Deployment of Audiopens
To meet the needs of visitors interested in a shorter visit, 150 Audiopens were provided. In collaboration with the Army Museum, visit plans adapted to the Audiopen have been developed. These plans are currently being finalized and aim to offer a fun and interactive experience, both for museum visitors and tourism professionals. Audiopens make it possible to diversify the tour offering and reach a wider audience.
Conclusion
The integration of M-Guide and Audiopen visitor tools at the Army Museum illustrates how technology can transform the visitor experience by offering modern, interactive and enriching visitor routes. These devices meet the varied needs of visitors, whether they are first-time international visitors or national visitors seeking to deepen their knowledge. By choosing innovative solutions provided by Sycomore, the Army Museum not only modernized its visitor routes, but also improved the accessibility and interactivity of its exhibitions. To see these visiting tools in action, visit the Army Museum.
FAQ on Army Museum Visitor Tools
- What is the M-Guide and how does it improve the museum visit? The M-Guide is an interactive multimedia guide equipped with a high-resolution screen which offers enriched content such as videos, images and augmented reality, facilitating navigation thanks to beacon geolocation.
- How does Audiopen work and who is it suitable for? The Audiopen is an optical reading pen that triggers audio comments by pointing at printed tour plans. It is ideal for visitors wanting a short, economical visit, available in eight languages.
- What are the advantages of installing beacon beacons? Beacon tags allow indoor location of visitors and automatic triggering of audio comments, guaranteeing a fluid and immersive visit experience.
- How does the POPGuide Museum app enrich the visitor experience? The POPGuide Museum app offers interactive tours with audio and visual content, automatically synchronized via BLE, providing a flexible digital alternative for visitors using their smartphones.
- How do these visit tools meet the expectations of different types of visitors? These tools offer an interactive experience for visitors who want complete immersion, while offering fun and accessible solutions for those who prefer a more concise visit.
To find out more about visiting tools at the Army Museum, visit the official website.
