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About Google Arts & Culture (Google)

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
CategoryEducation
Release DateDecember 1, 2015
Latest Version11.15.1
PriceFree
Age Rating12+
CompatibilityRequires iOS 17.0
Last UpdatedJune 24, 2026
Size208 MB
Supported Languages (1)
English

What's New in Google Arts & Culture (v11.15.1)

• Bug fixes and minor improvements.

Google Arts & Culture Contact Information

To reach Google Arts & Culture customer service and technical support, use the official channels below. For the fastest reply, choose the developer's official website.

Company NameGoogle
Company EmailComing soon...
Customer ServiceComing soon...
Social MediaFacebook / Twitter

Google Arts & Culture Subscription, App Deletion & iOS Support

How do I cancel the Google Arts & Culture subscription?

Open Settings on your iPhone or iPad, tap your Apple ID (your name) at the top, go to Subscriptions, select Google Arts & Culture from the list and tap Cancel Subscription. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period; you can keep using the app until then. See Apple's official subscription management page for details.

How do I delete the Google Arts & Culture app?

Touch and hold the Google Arts & Culture icon on the Home Screen, choose Remove App and then Delete App. Important: if you have an active subscription, deleting the app does not cancel it automatically - you must first cancel your subscription using the steps above.

Google Arts & Culture purchases, refunds and billing issues

Report billing or refund requests for Google Arts & Culture through Apple's Report a Problem (reportaproblem.apple.com). For the app's own technical support and contact, use the contact information above or the Google Arts & Culture App Store page.

Distribution of Google Arts & Culture Reviews

Of the last 100 reviews shown, 48% are positive (4–5★) and 52% negative (1–3★). App Store overall rating: 4.7 / 5

5★ 33
4★ 15
3★ 17
2★ 15
1★ 20
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Google Arts & Culture Positive Reviews and Ratings

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App 5 stars many reviewers -1 star

It has long been obvious that all too many reviews (not just in the app store but of restaurants, products, etc.) tell us more about the reviewers than what they review. But never has it been more obvious than this. By any rational and even semi-informed measure this app deserves very high marks overall. While I can nitpick with the best, for a FREE app which is constantly improving and evolving, the features, content and execution of this app are exceptional. Joe and Jane Average user are absolutely clueless about the time and effort that goes into something like this, but even that aside there seems to be little rational thought behind many reviews. The one small feature/experiment for matching your selfie is a perfect example. With apparently zero consideration of factors such as the relatively small number of distinct pieces of art with which to compare, people are giving the ENTIRE app a low rating because they don’t like the results from this one little side-show fun-feature. And then there is the clueless person talking about the bias (inaccuracies) of the matches reflecting the bias of the developers! Typical, a critic claiming bias but really just demonstrating their own bias and ignorance. Insulted yet? If so then maybe you should reconsider your review and either give the rest of the app a closer look or stop insulting those who work hard to improve access to the rich world of art and culture that you would otherwise miss while playing angry birds.

Ss510Version: 6.0.23
Google Arts and Culture

The Google Arts and Culture application is the type of application people who are curious about the cultures of the world dream of. To start off the design is in balance with a clear color background and minimal text regarding categories and article titles. Users can easily navigate the main sections of the app from the bottom tab. The app can also be used in various ways whether consuming information from the content provided which ranges from classical artworks articles on historical figures, science as well as a range of other topics. The app can be used to create content by way of galleries the user constructs. The app can even be seen as a observational lens through use of Virtual Reality and Selfies. A short review can’t do this application justice. It is well worth a download just for the ability to enrich your imagination.

D. HillVersion: 7.2.16
Best app in existence

I was stunned by the vastness of this app —it could be called Humanity or the World. It’s certainly not limited to art. You can go on 3D virtual visits not just to every museum in existence but to important sites- Machu Piccu, Barcelona, Stonehenge, you get the drift. For a history & archaeology buff, it is tops. You can spend hours wandering around in here . There’s fun stuff too - it will find artworks with people that resemble you or give you artworks with your favorite color predominent. Even if math is your thing, there’s plenty to keep you busy. Learn about perspective in innovative ways. See similarities in artworks and crafts from disparate cultures, sometimes hundreds of years apart-and don’t forget symbols. Maybe the meaning of mankind is in here somewhere. This is Google at it’s absolute best.

ShumblebirdVersion: 9.1.41
You need this app!!!

This is the first time I’ve ever been moved to write an app review. Google Arts & Culture has fully changed the way I use my phone and consume content. This app is full of incredible educational information and learning experiences, everything from fascinating interactive virtual exhibits on the da Vinci codices to articles on history, art galleries, and so much more. I recently decided to delete social media and began replacing it with apps like this, going from mindless scrolling to actually benefitting and learning from what I am consuming has been a game changer. If you’re someone who enjoys learning and appreciates culture and the natural world, or if you’re simply just a curious mind, this is the app for you!! I’m so surprised it’s not more popular.

DylthathrillVersion: 10.13.2
Selfie option DOES work!

I'm not sure why people are writing reviews, saying that the selfie option doesn't work, because it worked perfectly fine for me. It took me two seconds to scroll down the home page, find the selfie option, read about how it is new and experimental, take a selfie, and find pieces that resembled me. Maybe it only works on certain devices, but as the owner of an iPhone 6, I assure you, the selfie option works phenomenally. Also, there are countless informational texts and articles regarding art(ists). This app is amazing and I 10/10 recommend!

JolinskyparadiseVersion: 6.0.17
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Nice, but needs a couple of tweaks

I just started using the app so I haven't explored that much. The artwork is gorgeous, of course. One problem for me is that there's no way to adjust the size of the text that accompanies each piece, and it is teeny tiny. There's an accessibility section in settings but all that's there is the ability to choose light or dark mode. Another improvement I would make is to respond to rotation of the device so that artwork that is in a landscape orientation can be shown as large as possible. Right now the app stays in portrait orientation even if you rotate the device.

Aevan42Version: 10.21.1
This makes you art so hard

I’ve never arted so hard in my life. after getting this app I literally arted everywhere !! I couldn’t even contain the art that was coming out of me! i’ve arted my pants, I’ve arted at work, and I art everywhere now. One time I arted sooo hard that I had to pull over ! My girlfriend (well ex now) would get so jealous watching me art all over the place, so she left me. She called me ‘disgusting’ because I’d art so much around her. Arting in public has become one of my new found hobbies. So thanks google, I never new I could art so much in my life.

Miah.sVersion: 6.0.17
No, the selfies don’t always work

To selfie or not to selfie is a legal issue. Does Google want to deal with the necessary disclosures about facial identification in your state or is it easier to just not allow the function in your area? I’ve read you can tell the App Store your location is different then it is but it’s on you to figure it out. Sorry. I didn’t think I’d need it. I’d like to choose photos from my camera roll for some features, especially pets, especially my dear departed ones. I’m sure I’ll figure something out but I’d rather have it be easy.

PhelineCatVersion: 9.0.44
For the curious only!

The absolutely astounding amount of fabulously prepared resources available at one’s finger tips in this app is mind bending. Whether it is just the casual browsing of vast collections of museums from all corners of the world, the casual immersion in random topics which just serve the purpose of testing one’s interest to intimate exploration of a epoch - be prepared to be blown away. Be warned: save to your favorites often; sites, museums you visit, artists, historical periods. It really is a challenge to remember all the magic you will find here. And it is here….

BrylatyVersion: 9.1.41
Wow! What a resource!!

Google Arts and Culture is an amazing resource - a treasury of links to over 1,000 international museums, galleries and cultural institutions. The entire site is searchable in many cases in a variety of ways- alphabetically, chronologically, geographically, and by medium. As an educator I am awed and excited by its potential for use in every curriculum area! As an everyday person I get caught up in exploring and learning every single time I open the app. I am transported to far away places, caught up in the beauty of innumerable works of art, and educated by the “stories” that are included.

Cor CarrieroVersion: 6.2.3
These reviews are hilarious

I like everyone else am downloading to use the selfie portion of the app. I don’t know yet if I can yet because this whole location restriction thing but the fact that people are so upset by it is hilarious. Someone is so upset that they spent “lost” fifteen minutes of their time trying to find a place to use it. Are you kidding me? You ran around for fifteen minutes trying to make something that will have no impact on your life or anyone else just so you can’t post it on social media?? 🤣

TGRSSBBVersion: 6.0.17
Used to love the app but hate this update

I haven’t updated the app for a while but I finally got undated version and I ABSOLUTELY HATE THIS. I loved exploring random articles, the layout and how unique it was. Now it looks horrendos and sterile and looks like any other app online. It lost its identity and spark. It’s just a google app w random art article which I can gust google rather then story telling like previous format was. Please please bring it back or give people an option to opt in to an old format.

KamyizmiamiVersion: 10.3.2
Excellent App

This app is wonderful. Anything you’re interested in, you can spend hours finding out more & more about it. Places you’ve never seen before, you can see them here. I never imagined I would learn so much from this app. The games are fun too, and a good way to get involved with the subject. I hope this app continues to exist forever, and that it continues getting updates. This app is a good way to spend your time.

FroigsVersion: 9.1.41
Slightly Disappointed But Otherwise An Amazing App

On one hand I am slightly disappointed that I am not able to use the selfie feature in the state that I live in. However, this app has caught my attention for a few weeks now because it’s amazing options for viewing art. It allows me to go into a 360° environment and be able to look around at the artwork. I really enjoy using this app and I hope that someday in the near future they will be able to install the portrait comparison in the areas that it has restricted.

1 d!!!!!!Version: 6.0.17
Explore the World from Home

This is a slick app. Most well-known is the museum doppelgänger feature, which was fun to experiment with. Then, I checked out some of the other features and had a pleasant time exploring the British Museum and Versailles in the street view section. The only thing that could make that part of the app better would be if it could track the movement of your device, and it could be like actually walking around those places. Constantly pressing the arrows to move a few feet was a little clunky, but it was still fun.

EmaNekaf23Version: 6.0.23
Love it

I’ve been kind of bored with all my apps and I’ve been looking for something more informational. I have oodles of art pos and they’re great, it’s awesome to just browse through art. This app takes it further and provides so much incredible information and learning on all kinds of art. I haven’t been able to tear myself away from this app and have actually found myself clicking on this over Twitter, fb, instagram, etc.

🌗🌠old TM playerVersion: 6.0.23
Cool; but full screen art please!

Please allow us to view the art image full screen in retina mode (high dpi) with black borders. The text menus at the top distract when you just want to take in the piece of art. Simple fast (cached) pinch-to-zoom in this mode would make examining brush strokes and details great! I really like the idea of this app. Clearly an immense amount of work and resources have been dedicated to this; which I appreciate. The informative text and background info is awesome. But the interface feels clunky; like a web site from a decade ago.

MK500Version: 6.2.3
Compare your selfies to famous works of art

Yeah do disappointing. The app went viral basically but I can’t access it cause of my location? You wasted my time! Why would you do that? I live in a Chicago suburb called Lisle. I’ll give you the benefit of the doubt and maybe I’m just not finding it??? So please Google show me where to find it... “compare your selfies to famous works of art”. I downloaded your app...Arts and Culture” and wasted lots of time trying to find it. And if I can’t access from my location... then I think that’s a shame!

JanicejudyVersion: 6.0.17
Generally really great, but has problems

Besides missing art by certain artists And the complete lack of certain types of art Like illustration for example The biggest problem that I've dealt is definitely the resolution / the quality of the pictures of the art With every painting a look at, the picture is always a little grainy / a low a quality image, unless i zoom into it, then the image suddenly jumps in detail and quality, so i know they have a high quality version available somehow, but i can only see it when I'm zoomed in / unable to look at the full painting Its really annoying, and I've seen other art apps that don't have this problem, even if their image quality takes a second to load Please fix it!! Other than that stuff, great app 👏👏👌

Lugh lughVersion: 9.0.43
Zoom in feature.

Great app but one aspect of it that I like on the iPhone is that you can zoom in and really see the details of the art work. Unfortunately on the iPad it doesn’t let you zoom in. I don’t know if this is a glitch that needs to be fixed or what. I use this feature a lot to study art and become a better artist myself, and to be able to use this tool on a bigger screen instead of a phone would be ideal. I hope you take this into consideration. Thank you

Fillip McGowskiVersion: 6.3.12
Amazing

So appreciative that this app exists. What generosity that Google even created this, to have this accessibility to art without leaving your home. And they way in which they present it isn’t just “here’s some art, look at it”, you can project masterpieces with your phone on to your own wall, get into sometimes hidden detail of what makes Rembrandt a genius, take virtual tours of the Prada! Almost a crime if you don’t use it.

The Mina LisaVersion: 7.5.29
Love it, but could be a little faster

It’s a beautiful app, love the idea and already very simple to use. You can learn about artists, art movements, the art itself, and much much more. You are able to save your favorite art pieces to collections and explore to find new ones. Overall I love it so much but the connection and wait time could be improved. Like when you click to go on another page it will take awhile or sometimes never even go. Something minor though, it’s a great app!

Andi the demigodVersion: 6.0.17
Excellent content but clumsy navigation

Lots and lots of really high-quality pictures of artwork with great resolution so you can really zoom up close and see detail; this is cool particularly with paintings because you can see the brush strokes and detail. But the problem is this is it’s clumsy to get around it. if you press the back button while viewing art you are in never Ever land. And there’s lots of duplicates. But the pictures are really fantastic so go with that

BassdoctaVersion: 9.0.47
Please fix search engine

I love this app and use it fairly often I also love the widget so you can see new work everyday. I would ask that you please fix the search engine often when looking for watercolor works the medium is gouache and although they are similar it is not the same. I would also like to be able to search different mediums for an artist most artists don’t just work with one medium.

LovelysvalentineVersion: 10.7.2
Didn’t get to compare myself

I guess my location doesn’t allow me to find my old school doppelgänger. However! This app is the coolest thing I’ve come across in a long time! To see all the art it has to offer for you to explore and get lost in is breath taking. Much better reads the social media accounts and the same repetitive news articles. I’m so excited to keep exploring this app and the museums within it!

StringsandthingsVersion: 6.0.17
The beginnings of something wonderful

The exploration of art never ceases to amaze me. This app takes my initial curiosity and expands it into a practical setting. Seeing museums that I may never experience in person, and immersive views into pieces not contained in any one place allows this app to flourish with a fluidity that cannot be matched by visiting any one institution. Here’s to further expansion and building upon what seems to be the potential for a massive catalog of art, bravo.

JamjosmoVersion: 6.0.17
Slightly annoyed, but overall super cool!

So here, I, like a majority of others, have downloaded this app for the selfie thing which seems super cool! Sadly, for some reason Chicago doesn’t have access to it yet which is a bummer. But I’m not that upset cause I actually really dig art and I think this app has a ton of awesome things to read about and whatnot. So, while not being able to match my face to a famous painting is annoying, it definitely wasn’t the end of the world.

KiddcrzyVersion: 6.0.23
Fun, informative app

I like this app. I can explore something different each time and look up so many works. The AR Vemeer gallery is great! I like that I can search on women artists and their works come up. There are two things I wish for: —That a search on “women artists” or “impressionists” would also return a list of the artists —That Eleanor Brickdale, a pre-Raphaelite artist whose “The Little Foot Page” inspired the pageboy haircut, would be added

CatnipsyVersion: 9.2.37
Just 2 suggestions

1. can you make all games and labs available for Canada? 2.(if I can’t suggest labs, that’s ok) i’m suggesting a lab where we can make wonderful sheet music that plays a wonderful piece just from a little bit of text

Tyeverybody16Version: 10.7.2
Came for the selfies. Stayed for the info.

I genuinely got the app to see whether my portrait was in a museum. I haven’t found that aspect of the app yet, but I ended up keeping the app for the easily accessible and organized information curated to various artists, cultures, issues etc.

Zsazsa3000Version: 6.0.17
Looking for the “selfie” feature

Can’t find it

AbcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzroflVersion: 8.3.16
Selfies are easily accessible

First of all, this is an app that allows you to explore the world of art. For that, it is excellent. And if you want the selfie function, it’s right there on the “front page.” It also works in Canada.

Mykeljon1Version: 6.3.13
Fun and creative

I love the all the games that you can play and it is so fun and you get to learn creative ideas so fun

Fin gardenVersion: 10.22.2
Great App!

Great App!

BnrealwithuVersion: 10.9.3
Please add dark theme. Thanks!

Enabling dark theme would bring focus to the art, and also being easier on the eyes. Otherwise great app.

Vernes Low TideVersion: 8.0.54
Blob

Opera

Jeremy the spiderVersion: 8.0.54
Cool

It’s pretty interesting, the feature that lets you find a portrait that looks like you is right there on the home page. You just need to scroll down and make sure to read fine print descriptions on the different links.

Samzak7Version: 8.0.45
The app is a virtual museum to me.

I really love this app. It’s a virtual museum to me and it has helped me gain a lot of knowledge about art and culture. It’s a pleasure to visit this app everyday as I could travel to the museums from all over the world.

Ks_ksksVersion: 7.9.14
Amazing

This is what technology was made for. The joy and opportunity this app offers is wonderful. Thank you

BsudnwoabeVersion: 7.5.29
Ty

Perfecto thanks!

JaswinderBrarVersion: 7.3.8
Amazing

Interesting, engaging and educational. Super super app. Endless hours of actual brain training.

IvsterVersion: 7.3.8
Splendide

J’aime beaucoup ce site que je trouve facile a explorer Merci Google

Do400Version: 7.1.11
Best New Addition To My Phone

Found by accident, and am so happy. I love everything about the things this app offers me. I don’t have access to many museums in a 500m radius, so the views and art this opens up to me are very welcome.

Yellow1771Version: 7.1.11
Historiques

Les musées de l’évolution des historiques du monde de la planète des sciences naturelles de la planète invisible. La conscience invisiblement de la planète interprétée par les historiques...

VailPaul6226Version: 7.1.8
Rendre l’art accessible

La création de Google Arts est tout simplement géniale. Ses sujets, ses reportages, ses artistes, sont variés et rend l’art et la culture accessible à tous. Bravo! Continuez, on aime ça ainsi.

Pitre161Version: 6.5.21
Love

Love looking at all the art work when I cannot travel around the world to see it!

LeLoveKikiVersion: 6.4.19
Simply Brilliant!

This app is a must have for everyone that wishes to deepen his culture. Great work!

JamcmanVersion: 6.3.12
Would recommend 100%

I’ve been trying to find the best portraits of me as an art piece and I’ve found wonderful results. I have to admit that I am a woman and I do get many man paintings, but it is very enjoyable and funny to see all of that.

PoorworkerVersion: 6.1.12

Google Arts & Culture Negative Reviews and Ratings

A few tweaks needed for mobile users

I use this app on my iphone and ipad. A couple things keep me from giving it five stars. One, the galleries of artists don't often include their full oeuvre but rather a few of their selected works. On the same note, some artists with relevant and incredible works don’t exist in this app. Two, why is the mobile UI so oddly conposed? I spent a few moments trying to find my bookmarked favorite paintings before i realized that i have to click on my own profile and scroll through the drop-down menu to find it. Why not include it as a bottom tab? Finally, PLEASE add the option automatically rotate the screen when going back and forth from landscape to portrait mode. This is my biggest gripe with this app. I want to be able to see the paintings at the widest aspect ratio relevant to the corresponding size of the painting and I thought it was rather strange that this app doesn't have that yet. These are a few of the reasons why i keep defaulting to Pinterest. This app has potential, but it does need work.

Kimo kiVersion: 10.9.3
Works janky

This is a hit or miss. Sometimes there is a back button at the top left corner to return to the previous page. Sometimes not. I can’t tell you the amount of times I had to turn to the main page of this app to re-search the location I was just in. For example; explore by places. Click on a location from the list. Now try to go back. Yep no back button so you have to go back to Home again, click Places, sort by alphabetical...again and scroll ..again. Cmon this is 2021 Some galleries also don’t allow you to zoom in on the artwork. This is especially stupid if the artwork is what looks like to be the size of my iPhone....on my 12.9’ iPad Pro. I did not buy this giant iPad to view small pictures that don’t allow me to zoom in.

Hitman4832Version: 8.1.19
Slow and lacking, but has hidden potential

Unfortunately, even on new devices, the app is slow. It has the hallmarks of being a Web site inside an app wrapper: slow on current devices, poor navigation, and frustrating inconsistencies. It's difficult to skim articles or to share specific sections of long articles because they are presented as slides rather than pages. Artifact pages don't link directly to the articles that have context about them, nor do they have that context in the artifact's description. It seems to lack works from artists within the last century. Google has plenty of money to license these works if need be, assuming it does not fall under fair use in the first place. Some art from important figures is absent, including, e.g., many of Robert Mapplethorpe's works. There doesn't seem to be a way to suggest art to add to the collection. There doesn't seem to be a way for artists to contribute their work, either. There is much potential here if Google would make a native application using the look and feel of iOS (rather than shoehorning their own UI language onto it) and vastly increase the size of their collection.

DyllisphillerVersion: 9.2.37
Needs a lot of work

Excellent app in theory however the programming needs a lot of work. Very poor in app functionality such as moving smoothly between images and back to previous menu pages, landscape view is off, when zooming into images you are then unable to continue scrolling to next image without first returning to previous page. Also, many artist pieces are missing. I scrolled through all of the Surrealism pieces looking for Salvador Dali and did not find a single piece by him. Then when I go to Dali’s page on your app, there are barely any of most famous pieces. That is the case for many artists offered on this app. Another example would be Hieronymous Bosch. If these things were all corrected, you would have an excellent app and I will happily change my rating.

Kerrynet32Version: 6.0.17
The iPad app needs more work

I was amused by this project when I saw it on web, however it was not so good when I downloaded the iPad app. The first main problem that I had was that the application does not work on landscape mode 🫠. It was a huge deception to me since I have a keyboard and I prefer to work on a landscape mode to see more images. 👎 The second enhancement that Google team should work is a filter when you are looking for an specific painting. I was intrigued by the Bacchanal of Dionysius now that is trending with Paris 2024. But when I hit Greek good and I saw that you can surf between sculptures, paintings, photos that was amazing, however I was only interested in the paintings. 🖼️

EmmanuelcuVersion: 10.13.1
Location Restriction

Echoing what many have said about the location restriction on the selfie feature. I can understand Google didn’t expect the selfie feature to go viral and were thus unprepared. However, the limited access was not clearly communicated and the fact that it seems the coastal cities got access and middle America did not seems misguided. Overall, like the way the app allows you to interact with art and exposes you to art you’re not familiar with. The UI and overall experience seems on par with Google’s other great products. One last point of feedback would be to incorporate even smaller art institutions. I live in Chicago and the many diverse art institutions of the city are not well represented.

MlynchappenjoyerVersion: 6.0.17
A great potential unrealized

So broad and comprehensive it is unusable; you might as well use the internet. If you want specificity, like favorite paintings by favorite artists, Pinterest is more functional. The only competitive advantage this has is geographic locations. Let’s say I want to revisit the Louvre, well this works well for museum tours. Hundreds of thousands of items and articles presumes you have infinite time and no plan. If you like to meander endlessly without goal or outcome, other than killing time, than this is for you. If you want to create order and structure out of your artistic preferences and explore undiscovered items similar to what you love, skip this app. I am going to give it another week and then either delete it or revise the review. Let’s see.

Reflect101Version: 7.5.29
Legal Fail. Is Google becoming big brother?

Google needs to own up to what they’re doing with biometric face scans, and either address the issue with Texas residents or remove the feature altogether. Banning an entire state from using the features on their app is exclusionist, and I doubt if Google’s intentions were pure that they would refrain from simply including a legal notice for Texas residents (based on state laws, TX residents have the right to know what biometric face scans are used for; Google refuses to comply with this, and instead they just opted out entire LARGE state out of this app’s premier feature.) I’ve never been disappointed in a Google product—until now (okay, Google+ sucked too). I’m considering trading in my Google Home for an Apple Speaker, if Google doesn’t improve transparency with its users. This is absurd.

Thechris623Version: 6.0.23
Fine for art, not for the face match feature

Like most, I downloaded this app to use the portrait face match feature. I was able to use it once, but then when I got back into the app later in the day the feature was no longer available. I understand that it is only available in certain locations but I don’t understand why it worked in my location (OKC) in the morning and then it disappeared in the afternoon. My husband’s phone still has the feature so that makes it even more confusing. Despite that major screw up with the face match capability, it is a cool app if you have any interest in art.

N_to_the_POVersion: 6.0.17
I’m giving it the BotD bc they’re still working on it, but there are still flaws with it.

The stories are interesting, but navigating the app is rather difficult. Also, I noticed a lot of African American art, but it was hard to find African art. It’s there, it’s just not in one of the main collections. Also, I wish there was more to the fashion collection. In regards to everyone’s displeasure with the face recognition portion of the app, I do agree that the “select locations” seem to have been chosen arbitrarily, but I feel that people would be a lot less upset if we were told which locations that part of the app actually functions.

ProWitchHazelVersion: 6.0.17
It’s okay

I recommend this app for anyone interested in an immersive art experience. There are a lot of tools that allowed you to explore famous artworks, and even a feature that lets you incorporate yourself into a famous piece of art. I had some issues with this app, though. I downloaded it for science class and there was a tool that allowed you to go inside the lungs. It was interesting but very glitchy. Also, some of the features are difficult to understand and sometimes it is hard to find certain features. I give this app a three out of five.

Reviews2714Version: 9.0.38
I love this app, but…

Since the moment I downloaded this app, I loved it. I love the easy access to a variety of artworks and their history, also that if you want to explore about any art content, it takes you to the correct websites. The only thing I have to complain is that the recent apps version does not support the screen rotation. I have it on my phone and on my iPad, and I can’t enjoy the app like I used too. On my phone I liked to rotate it to see the images better, and on my iPad because of its case. It was convenient for me. I hope they fix it.

MKosturakisVersion: 10.9.3
Poor search and content organization

It is unbelievable how poor the search is in a google app of all things! if i try to search for “van Dongen”, in results, i won’t see Kees van Dongen’s page at all! you have to type the name in full and without errors, like it’s 1998 and the organization of information is very disappointing. the first thing i saw today when i downloaded and opened this app is a crossword. not a picture/statue/whatever of the day, but a crossword. because, i guess, that’s what people interested in art are really looking for, right?

Casual japanese learnerVersion: 9.2.37
Good App but Technical Issues are Annoying

There’s a wide plethora of artwork just waiting to be found in this app and I’m happy Google is paving the way for people to connect with that. The interactive stories are great and I love the feature that allows you to find artwork similar to the ones you favorite over time. That being said, I am seeing an extremely annoying technical issue that prevents you from scrolling anything past the games section. This is unfortunate because this pretty much limits my experience in the app in half. Not only that, my favorite aspect of the app (that which allows you to find artwork based on your favorites) is *past* the games section where the issue arises. It’s a great app for art and art history lovers but this “problem occurred, reloading page” issue is frustrating and brings my rating down a couple of pegs.

JRayVickersVersion: 9.0.46
Chicago restricted?

In general, this app is pretty cool and the information is quite interesting. My only issue is that I cannot do this portrait/selfie search ("first-world" problem, I know) and I understand that it's restricted in some areas. I cannot find a list of where this feature is restricted, but I live in Chicago and it is not available. Just to make sure, I searched for possible (troubleshooting) strategies just to verify that this feature should be available in this city and haven't found anything other than review comments.

Nuge0015Version: 6.0.17
Bugs, no way to report them

I’m having trouble viewing the AR material, as there are two persistent windows—the initial explanatory one and the one about turning on sound that says “got it?”—on top that won’t go away. Also, scrolling down in galleries covers up text. There’s no place to report these. The two places it looks like should work do not. Maybe this was messed up in the last update; I only downloaded the app yesterday, so I don’t know whether it worked right before. What I have been able to see is beautiful.

Kathy the ScribblerVersion: 9.2.37
No good reason for Google to limit portrait feature.

Update: apparently the state of Texas is not able to get the selfie portrait feature? There’s no good reason why Google needs to limit this by location. Make all content available for all, Google; we can handle it... I scrolled down the homepage repeatedly, searched in the search bars, opened different parts of the app, and still didn’t find it. This is representative of the user experience of this app, generally—it’s not easy to browse or search. I would expect better from Google, but the organization of this project feels a bit like an afterthought compared to the content.

ElwpeaVersion: 6.0.17
Bad update?

Please correct me if I’m wrong, but as far as I can tell there’s no more explore feature where a user can choose mediums, artists, time periods, etc., to organize and sift through pieces. It seems that the two buttons at bottom left from the Home Screen simply now both lead to newsfeeds/curated content that a user can just scroll through. Where is the function to filter works to parameters now located? I’m not referring to the search bar to look for particular pieces or artists, but the ability to discover new works and artists according to user-set parameters

Maester PycelleVersion: 9.2.37
Take a Selfie - NOT

I just downloaded this app because I just learned about it in a news story on “Top 30”. The idea of viewing art from all over the world really appealed to me, but the “Take a Selfie . . . “ feature really intrigued me, so I downloaded the app; BUT I could not find this feature on any of the menu pages. I finally saw a statement on the product description that this feature was available only in certain areas. Huge disappointment! Why does your location affect the availability of this feature? Once I have time to explore the app’s ability to view art from around the world, I may give an updated rating.

Wily WallyVersion: 6.0.17
NOT actually art for all 😡

😡😡😡IRONIC to create an app that is art for all and then exclude millions of people (Texas and Illinois) not to mention the amount of money invested in art in Chicago, Dallas and Houston, which is where I live. Google did you run out of funding fo this project? I’ve been using gmail since it was in beta testing but I will disown you, you will no longer be invited into my home, to holiday dinners AND I’m writing you out of my will. I put this app in the garbage where it belongs. Since I’m an artist who feels i could get a lot of use out of this app, i am willing to forgive you, but expect and explanation. I am out for blood on this google, and don’t handle FOMO well.

Contrary_lizzyVersion: 6.0.17
A gimmick that could have been something great

This app could have been so much more. Google really jumped the gun and let an app that could have been an amazing resource be a social media Gimmick. First launching this app with geographic blocks was a mistake they should have waited for it to be truly ready. The fact that I can search names of master artist and it comes up missing is sad being google a search power house and last not having the experiments imbedded and launching you off the app is just being lazy. Again this app could be great but right now is a viral gimmick!!!

Computerrebel.prVersion: 6.0.17
A terrible app to navigate!

It’s so disappointing to learn about this app’s wonderful content yet so frustrating to navigate around numerous works of art, a user experience that doesn’t measure up to Google’s reputation. Firstly, no direct link is available for eager learners to tap on an artwork to learn about its background. One has to jump through different hurdles simply to find basic background information. Secondly, artworks aren’t organized into different genres or time periods, and users have to jump back and forth to search for works of the very same artist. Why not make it as simple as a music playlist to learn and search artwork?

Achilles123Version: 6.0.17
Invasion of your privacy, as usual

Yeah, I don't think so Google - De-installed. "When you use our services or view content provided by Google, we automatically collect and store certain information in server logs. This includes: telephony log information like your phone number, calling-party number, forwarding numbers, time and date of calls, duration of calls, SMS routing information and types of calls."

Mr. Le FieuVersion: 5.1.22
Don’t use in Canada

This app is geolocked and you cannot use the popular find your portrait feature in Canada. What a waste of time.

Joe AbernethyVersion: 6.0.17
I want an art selfie!!

Why can’t I get a dang selfie comparison with art? Where did that go? Seriously the only reason I wanted this app.

ZoeJeansVersion: 6.0.17
How do I use?

Everyone is using this app to find paintings that look like themselves but no where on the app does it let you do that. Since it’s so popular, don’t you think it would be smart to put it right at the front? I can’t even dig and search for it idk how to do it. 0/10 kinda useless.

NicoleNakanoVersion: 6.0.17
Not all features present for everyone

I wish I could give this zero stars

EvduchVersion: 6.0.17
Wont open

Keeps crashing whenever i try to open it

BillybobjorVersion: 10.5.1
Selfie Feature

Apparently the selfie feature is not available in Canada. 10/10 would uninstall again.

Kody CressVersion: 6.0.17
Region-locking? Come on

This would be such an amazing app if it wasn’t for the region lock. Please get the message, based on all your reviews, and change it.

OmgwhyaretherenomorenicknamesVersion: 6.0.17
Portrait selfie feature not available

How do you not have this feature in Canada. Why isn’t it available in every country? Won’t be reinstalling until its available. Very disappointing.

Em8812Version: 6.0.17
Widget is blank if you have your app icons transparent

Just ok otherwise, nothing spectacular

CuteSugarSnowflakeVersion: 11.14
30 fps scrolling

I have 120hz display and this app artificially restricts frame rate within the app, unusable

G-RiffingtonVersion: 11.6.2
Update UI

Update the ui

RoosterblanketVersion: 10.22.2
Version for the iPad(Vertical screen)

Can you please make version for the iPad where we can use the app vertically on our screens. Cause a lot of people use their tablets as a laptop attached to keyboard nowadays. While studying a degree of arts, this will help a lot in the future. Thank you!

WilleyZaiVersion: 10.21.1
Not enough art

There’s not enough art on here yet, and it’s been an app for 2 years now? Could be better.

GhwibbliVersion: 10.17.5
Not worth downloading at this point

New version’s big feature (art selfie 2) doesn’t work. Continually fails. Good thing it didn’t cost anything.

Tim FolkinsVersion: 10.7.2
Seems like a good concept

I downloaded this app for my EDUC class. I was able to compare 2 photos to arts in a museum. Unfortunately, after that, every time I click on a photo in my gallery to compare it to art prices, the app crashes and boots me out. Please fix this! This is the main function we’re using the app for in my class!

Kat19171917Version: 9.0.38
Crash crash crash

This app can show some fantastic art, but trying the enhanced features either does nothing or causes it to crash.

MrMcGoo#1Version: 8.0.54
Crashes rather than casts

Overall poor performance on iPad

SteevohohVersion: 7.9.14
Disappointing

I don’t see much of andy warhol’s work, you guys should get on that! maybe make a authentication program, google should be on top of digitizing art as fast as possible. high res, everything. hit me up if you need help

@skylarmoreauVersion: 7.8.20
Great, but...

Version 7.5.xx removed the 360 view from streetview when moving your phone around (but you can still move around by touching the screen), which was one of the best features of this app. Please bring it back. (Still not working on ios 13.5)

JSleRebelVersion: 7.5.29
Stupid

I downloaded it to try the art selfie feature but it only lets you take a selfie right then and there not choose one from your camera roll. why? for what? i look so ugly right now i don’t want to take a selfie and get shown what ugly paintings i look like. this is insulting

OmggehehydbandVersion: 7.5.29
Much of it never loads

Pictures that are referenced from museum websites never load.

Macha12machaVersion: 7.5.28
Not in Canada

There are features that you can’t use in Canada, most of which are designed to work with your own photos. Disappointing.

Breeze2dayVersion: 7.5.28
Difficult to navigate and can’t send to smart TV

As above.

FrodosedgeVersion: 7.3.8
Mistake

That is not Cienfuegos, Cuba. It is Campeche, Mexico.

Ernmar1Version: 7.3.8
Modal dialog begging for a rating? That’s a paddling.

Instead of opening to the linked resource, the app asked for a rating.

Silvermoon82Version: 6.5.21
Manque d’information

Je trouve qu’il n’y a pas beaucoup d’informations sur les personages historiques

Nounours aus caramelVersion: 6.4.15
Trash

Literally the worst thing made it’s a useless piece of trash I would rather get every disease then even open this app

ThA pErSoN 69 LelVersion: 6.4.15
Not opening the app!!

This is bogus! I don’t know why this is happening but for some reason the app wouldn’t let me in the app, all it keeps saying “we have an error refreshing” sorry but I’m not recommending this app

Lulu kids maniaVersion: 6.3.13
Where is the selfie feature???

It’s not working

FhkfhjkkbccfcVersion: 6.1.11

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