In this article, we examine how enhanced mobile engagement reshapes virtual tours by shifting the focus toward interpretation delivered through mobile-first experiences. Rather than replicating physical spaces through immersive simulations, this approach prioritizes context, narrative clarity, and accessibility. The result is a more durable and inclusive model for digital access that supports learning across on-site and remote audiences.
Self-Guided Tours at Cultural & Historical Sites: A Digital Approach
Independent exploration has taken on a new shape. Instead of paper guides or static signs, visitors find stories that move with them: audio snippets on a trail, archival video at a landmark, maps that react to their steps. Cuseum’s mobile-first tools give institutions the ability to build these flexible, immersive journeys — the kind that meet audiences exactly where they are, literally.