Barrow Dock Museum Explorer

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Discover Barrow’s Rich Heritage

About this app

Discover Barrow’s Rich Heritage

Explore the fascinating history of Barrow-in-Furness with the official Barrow Dock Museum Explorer app. Our interactive 'guide-in-your-pocket' transforms your visit to the Dock Museum into an immersive experience, bringing the town’s rich past to life through cutting-edge digital features.

Key Features:

• Instant Directions: Easily find your way to the museum with just a tap, thanks to integrated Apple and Google Maps.
• Interactive Exhibits: Enhance your visit by scanning QR codes throughout the museum to unlock videos, images and 3D models of Barrow’s historical artefacts and exhibits.
• Family-Friendly Treasure Hunt: Keep younger visitors engaged with a fun game where they help a container ship leave the dock.
• GPS-Triggered Audio Tours: Discover Barrow’s hidden gems with self-guided audio tours. Join Sammy and his Gran on the Channelside Tour, or explore Barrow Island’s history with James Ramsden.
• Virtual Visits: Experience Barrow Town Hall like never before with a 360° video virtual visit, narrated by the former Mayor of Barrow, Helen Wall. Dive into areas typically inaccessible to the public, all from the convenience of your device.

Whether you're a local history buff or a first-time visitor, the Barrow Dock Museum Explorer app offers a unique and engaging way to explore Barrow-in-Furness. Download the app today and start your journey through Barrow’s fascinating history!

What’s new

Bug fixes and performance improvements.