Google Arts & Culture

Google Arts & Culture

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Google Arts & Culture: Your Global Gateway to Art, History, and Wonders

Explore 2,000+ world-class museums, discover your art look-alike, and step inside history with immersive AR and 360° experiences.

Publisher

Google LLC

Category

Education

Downloads

13M+

User Rating

4.7/5

Total Ratings

144K+

Locales

1

A World Unveiled

Discover the interface used by 13M+ users.

Google Arts and Culture app interface showing the explore page with various topics including fashion and art history

Google Arts and Culture app interface showing the explore page with various topics including fashion and art history

Google Arts and Culture app feed showing Frida Kahlo's Self-portrait with Monkey artwork.

Google Arts and Culture app feed showing Frida Kahlo's Self-portrait with Monkey artwork.

Google Arts and Culture app interface showing interactive features like Pet Portraits and Art Filters

Google Arts and Culture app interface showing interactive features like Pet Portraits and Art Filters

Google Arts and Culture app interface showing Moai statues with the text Find diverse stories.

Google Arts and Culture app interface showing Moai statues with the text Find diverse stories.

Google Arts and Culture app interface showing expert curated museum collections including NASA and the Acropolis Museum

Google Arts and Culture app interface showing expert curated museum collections including NASA and the Acropolis Museum

A user comparing their selfie to a historical portrait using the Art Selfie feature in the Google Arts and Culture app.

A user comparing their selfie to a historical portrait using the Art Selfie feature in the Google Arts and Culture app.

Google Arts and Culture app interface showing a high resolution zoom on an impressionist painting

Google Arts and Culture app interface showing a high resolution zoom on an impressionist painting

The World's Culture, Reimagined for Your Screen

The tools that make this app stand out, trusted by 13M+ users.

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Transform Your Perspective

Turn your photos into masterpieces with Art Transfer or find your historical doppelgänger with the viral Art Selfie feature.

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Step Inside History

Wander through world-class museums with 360° tours and project life-sized artworks directly into your home using AR.

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A Global Archive in Your Pocket

Access stories from over 2,000 institutions across 80 countries, from ancient Maya temples to NASA’s space archives.

Loved by users worldwide

Trusted by 13M+ people who love this app.

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"I initially joined for the Art Selfie trend, but the Art Projector and Transfer tools keep me coming back. It is an incredible way to find aesthetic inspiration for my own creative projects and learn about art history in a way that feels fresh, interactive, and social."

Maya R.
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"As a lifelong history enthusiast, this app is an absolute treasure. The ability to project life-sized artworks into my living room using AR and the high-definition Art Camera allows me to explore details I would miss even in a physical museum. It is truly a window to the world's culture."

Dr. James L.

About the app

Everything you need to know about Google Arts & Culture.

Description

Are you curious about what Van Gogh’s Starry Night looks like up close? Have you ever toured the ancient Maya temples or met the inspirational figures of Black history? Do you want to learn about Japan’s unique food culture or incredible Indian railways? Google Arts & Culture puts the treasures, stories and knowledge of over 2,000 cultural institutions from 80 countries at your fingertips. From the suffragettes who fought for women’s rights, to performing arts at the Paris Opera, to NASA’s archive of stunning images, discover stories about our cultural heritage. It’s your doorway to explore the art, history, people and wonders of our world. Highlights: • Art Transfer – Take a photo and transform it with classic artworks • Art Selfie – Discover portraits that look like you • Color Palette – Find art by using the colors of your photo • Art Projector – See how artworks look in real size • Pocket Gallery – Wander through immersive galleries and get up close to art • Art Camera – Explore high-definition artworks • 360° videos – Experience culture in 360 degrees • Virtual reality tours – Step inside world-class museums • Street View – Tour famous sites and landmarks • Explore by time and color – Travel through time and see the rainbow through art • Art Recogniser – Point your device camera at artworks to learn more about them, even when offline (at select museums only) More features: • Exhibits – Take guided tours curated by experts • Favorites – Save and group your favorite artworks into galleries to share with friends or students • Nearby – Find museums and exhibitions near you • Notifications – Subscribe to receive weekly highlights or favorite content updates • Translate – Use the translate button to read about exhibits from around the world in your language Permissions notice: • Location: used to recommend cultural sites and events based on your current location • Camera: used to recognize artworks and provide related information about them

Latest Version

11.10.1

Size

245.2 MB

First Released

Dec 1, 2015

Your Doorway to the World’s Wonders

Join millions of curious explorers and bring 2,000 museums, galleries, and historic sites right into your pocket.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Google Arts & Culture

What is the Google Arts & Culture app?

Google Arts & Culture puts the treasures, stories, and knowledge of over 2,000 cultural institutions from 80 countries at your fingertips. It serves as a doorway to explore the art, history, people, and wonders of the world.

Does Google Arts & Culture offer features to transform photos into art?

Yes, Google Arts & Culture features "Art Transfer" to transform photos with classic artworks and "Art Selfie" to discover portraits resembling the user. It also includes "Art Filter" for artistic photo manipulation.

Can I find nearby museums and exhibitions using Google Arts & Culture?

Yes, Google Arts & Culture includes a "Nearby" feature. This functionality allows users to locate museums and exhibitions in close proximity to their current geographical location.

What permissions does the Google Arts & Culture app require?

The Google Arts & Culture app requires Location permission for recommending cultural sites and Camera permission for recognizing artworks and providing related information.

Does Google Arts & Culture allow users to zoom into artwork details?

Yes, Google Arts & Culture provides the "Art Camera" feature for exploring high-definition artworks. This allows users to zoom in and examine intricate details of various masterpieces.

Can I translate exhibit information within the Google Arts & Culture app?

Yes, Google Arts & Culture includes a translate button. Users can utilize this feature to read information about exhibits from institutions worldwide in their preferred language.

How does Google Arts & Culture provide an immersive art experience?

Google Arts & Culture offers "Pocket Gallery," which allows users to wander through immersive galleries and view art up close in a virtual space. It provides a detailed, interactive experience.

How does Google Arts & Culture identify portraits that look like you?

The "Art Selfie" feature in Google Arts & Culture allows users to discover portraits that look like them. Users upload a selfie, and the app identifies historical artworks with similar facial features.