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Museum staff propose mobile app with AR features; trustees press for accessibility and non‑digital options
Summary
Staff proposed a museum mobile app with GPS‑activated content and AR features, estimating $5,000 development, ~$600/month maintenance on a three‑year contract, and $50,000 total funding over three years; trustees urged preserving non‑app access and asked for simple analytics and beta testing.
Museum leadership presented a proposal to develop a Virginia Museum of Natural History mobile app designed to enhance visitor engagement with GPS‑activated content, augmented reality features, and interactive experiences tailored to gallery locations.
Joe told the committee preliminary cost estimates for app development were about $5,000 to launch and roughly $600 per month…
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