Digital passport and indoor navigation for Science Centre visitors
Guides visitors with real-time indoor positioning, routes them to exhibits, and records Digital Passport stamps during science trails across galleries. Developed by the Science Centre Board for Android, the app pairs interactive maps and QR scanning with live show and workshop updates. It targets families, school groups, and tourists who want a structured, gamified visit, using inclusive routing and a centralised information feed to help educators and parents plan on-site activities.
How the app changes a visit into a guided learning session
The app connects physical exhibits to a digital trail through its Digital Passport, which tracks science trails and collects stamps. That design turns a museum walk into a sequence of short tasks, letting children and students complete curated trails across more than 850 exhibits. The passport records progress at each stop, so educators can assign or follow a route that matches a lesson objective without carrying paper handouts.
How the navigation and maps support location-aware exploration
Indoor positioning and precision navigation are provided by Mapxus, giving real-time wayfinding to exhibits and facilities. The interactive maps include category-based searching and QR code points of interest, which reduce time spent looking for an exhibit. The system also offers inclusive routing, so routes can be calculated specifically for wheelchair and pram access, which helps teachers plan physically accessible classroom visits.
How the app delivers timely program information for educators and families
The app acts as a central hub for schedules, showing live updates on daily shows, workshops, and seasonal promotions. That feature lets teachers sync a field trip schedule to current showtimes and fit short demonstrations into a class itinerary. Parents can check the 'Latest Highlights' and 'Top Picks' sections on site to adjust a child's visit to coincide with a specific demonstration or workshop.
How content creation and engagement are handled for classroom use
Content is driven by the centre's official exhibits and QR-linked materials, so teachers rely on an existing, curated set of stops rather than building curriculum inside the app. The approach reduces prep time for field trips but means custom lesson content must be coordinated outside the app. The Passport's gamified stamps provide a measurable visit record teachers can reference after the trip.
A practical companion for on-site learning visits with some classroom limits
Science Centre SG suits educators, parents, and group leaders who want a mapped, activity-based visit tied to the centre's exhibits and events. It makes on-site scheduling and accessibility planning simpler, but it does not replace pre-visit lesson authoring or external curriculum tools. For best results, set a specific trail or learning goal before arrival so the app's passport and schedule updates map directly to classroom objectives.
