Content production for museums and exhibitions
Through our global partner network, we are here to support you in creating the right content for your budget and ambition.
Highest creative control
Studio production
Professional writers, translators, voice actors, directors, sound engineers and composers from our partner network create every part of the tour. No generative AI is used in the production.
Best balance of quality and budget
AI-assisted
Professionals from our partner network combine human writing, direction and quality control with our in-house AI tools. The result approaches human-production quality for suitable material at a more competitive price.
All AI features included free with Look2Guide
Self-service AI
Create scripts, translations and narrated audio in Look2Guide. All AI features, including AI Content Studio and AI Audio Translate, are included free.
Compare the three production models
| Production detail | Studio production | AI-assisted | Self-service AI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Editorial and creative work | |||
| Script development | Human writer | Human-led with AI support | AI tools + your review |
| Translation | Professional translator | AI draft + native review | AI generation + your review |
| Narration | Professional voice actors | Human directed AI voice | AI voice |
| Original music and bespoke sound design | Included | Available | Not included |
| Human quality control | Included | Included | Your team |
| Delivery, updates and cost | |||
| Device-ready mastering and publishing | Included | Included | Self-service in Look2Guide |
| On-device testing | Included | Included | Your team |
| Changes after launch | New studio booking | Reuse the approved AI voice | Regenerate directly |
| Typical schedule | Longest | Fast | Fastest |
| Production cost | Highest | Mid-range | Included |
| Best suited to | Flagship and theatrical tours | Quality-focused multilingual tours | Frequent updates and tight budgets |
Production decisions informed by real listening data
We build the hardware and software that deliver the finished tour, so production does not stop at a studio master. Our team uses experience from museum and exhibition deployments together with Look2Guide listening statistics, including stop starts and completion rates, to shape pace, duration and structure. We then test content on the actual device and headset in the exhibit environment.
Related content and tools
AI Content Studio
All AI features are included free with Look2Guide. AI Content Studio lets you create, edit, translate and publish museum audio. Generate narration and visitor languages, then review the content before publishing.
Content Management System
Look2Guide CMS manages audio guide content in your browser. All AI features are included free with Look2Guide. The CMS is included with rentals and purchases, with an optional MDM upgrade for statistics and remote content updates.
Museum audio guide content production: voiceover, translation and AI
How museums take an audio guide script from approved draft to device-ready audio: recording briefs, voice casting, multilingual translation, AI-generated narration, format requirements and CMS sync.
Not sure which production model fits?
Tell us about the collection, languages, deadline and budget. We will recommend where human craft adds value and where our AI tools can reduce cost or make future updates easier.
Discuss your content project