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# Historic Info Apps
'Streetmuseum' Museum of London App Offers a New Perspective on the Old

By Vittoria Natarelli | Published 2010-05-26 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/streetmuseum-museum-of-london-app
References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5547236/strolling-through-19th-century-london-today) & [museumoflondon.org.uk](http://www.museumoflondon.org.uk/MuseumOfLondon/Resources/app/you-are-here-app/index.html)

The 'Streetmuseum' Museum of London App is taking advantage of 400 years of information the museum holds. This [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moodcamera) app shows you what some of London's street corners once looked like.

This interesting and educational tool provides images and information with the tap of a button. Also, the app has a 3D view, which places an older image on top of what you are looking at. The 'Streetmuseum' Museum of London App is a cool way to apply [augmented reality](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/historic-ar-experience).

[Additional Images](http://londonist.com/2010/05/museum_of_london_iphone_app_blends.php?gallery0Pic=6#gallery)

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.7/10
- Popularity: 34% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Augmented Reality Museums:** Creating augmented reality apps for museums and historical sites can provide an innovative and interactive experience for visitors.
- **Heritage Tourism Apps:** Developing heritage tourism apps that explore the history of a location with images and information can attract and educate tourists in a new and engaging way.
- **Historical Photo Apps:** Developing apps that combine historical photos with current locations using augmented reality technology can provide a unique and engaging experience for users.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Museums and Galleries:** With the use of augmented reality technology, museums and galleries can provide an interactive and immersive experience for their visitors, enhancing their engagement with the exhibits.
- **Tourism Industry:** Heritage tourism apps can help drive tourism to historical sites and attract newer and younger visitors, providing added value to historical and cultural locations.
- **App Development Industry:** The development of augmented reality apps like Streetmuseum using historical data can provide a new avenue for the app development industry and offer a disruptive innovation opportunity.

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