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On July 2, 2009, MoMA's twitter (@MuseumModernArt) asked the question, "What features would you like to see in an iPhone app for a specific museum?"
The following are the twitter responses to that question. (A [categorized version|Twitters from MoMA's "What features would you like in an museum iPhone app?", categorized] of this list is also available)
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*mukei* @MuseumModernArt Audio/Graph explaination, Installation interact., path tracking w/in mus, if pic->share by wifi->display screen at entrance

*WendyE40* @MuseumModernArt downloadable tours either preset by museum (nonstandard ie botanical thru collection) or info on any piece w/key in
 
*boogielib* @MuseumModernArt  app like "Love Art National Gallery"
 
*frithastrand* @MuseumModernArt artist quotes and facts - i want to learn\! techniques and tips would be cool too\! thanks
 
*GettyMuseum* @MuseumModernArt Are you designing iPhone app for MoMA? On collection?
 
*inthegan* @MuseumModernArt ...visuals
 
*kfleisch* @MuseumModernArt an inventory app or an app where you could draw funny faces, add to paintings
 
*krockstar* @MuseumModernArt @CNN I'd love to see a brief synopsis of how the work can be interpreted
 
*hsginct* @MuseumModernArt Let me see info about specific pieces by entering some identifier
 
*vlights* @MuseumModernArt Ability to pay for museum shows and book seats for lectures and other activities.
 
*postsilence* @MuseumModernArt an app that asks specific, open Q's to the user based on what work they're looking at? responses can be seen by all users?
 
*catchthenoise* @MuseumModernArt Quick access to the day's special events--movies, lectures, concerts, etc.
 
*blainestar* @MuseumModernArt major works of the permanent collection w/ history/analysis, artist info & works in collection, & special exhibit features
 
*justinph* @MuseumModernArt What @bywaman said. We need to make a public museum tuner (like Public Radio Tuner).
 
*bwyman* @MuseumModernArt I wouldn't want it for a specific museum. I'd want an app that'd work in \*any\* museum that's providing content.
 
*Bauhaus2YrHouse* @MuseumModernArt Context like, "and here's what arch, lit, fashion, polictics, etc." looked like at the time. Shock of new becomes vivid\!
 
*claydonyc* @MuseumModernArt ability to buy and bypass ques, notification of new shows and ability to virtually 'walk through' permanent exhibits
 
*neoshamanicart* @MuseumModernArt A pandora-like application where u can search a database of artists @ the musuem and cross reference w/ influential artists
 
*emilbeckwilcox* @MuseumModernArt digital guest book that could be displayed twitterfall style in gallery, constantly updating
 
*Bauhaus2YrHouse* @MuseumModernArt Didactic lables offer so much already\! Sometimes, too much. But what has given me real ah-ha's is timeline context.
 
*emilbeckwilcox* @MuseumModernArt dwnld bibliography for further research, videos of artists talking about works
 
*michael1952* @MuseumModernArt for great iPhone apps 4 art check out UK Tate Media's work for their Contrutivism & Futurism shows.....EXCELLENT
 
*grabgirl* @MuseumModernArt Omg\! An art app would be awesome\! Searching by category or theme would be great\! I'm an art teacher, would help w/plannin
 
*joshkc* @MuseumModernArt recorded tour guides. Updated maps. Cafe schedules. Theatre showtimes. Where & how2 find more of what you specifically like
 
*mcmvanbree* @museummodernart GPS enabled floor plan\!
 
*soysaucyy* @MuseumModernArt - app that brings you on a scavenger hunt through the museum\!
 
*peterknox* @MuseumModernArt floor maps, audio clips, event listings, guest sign ins, discount alerts, email ready invites, itinerary check lists.
 
*LaBazzica* @MuseumModernArt exhibition/event schedule, virtual galleries, app-specific works, basic info
 
*goodluckpaige* @MuseumModernArt latest exhibits and special rates\! oh, and a contest where i can win a free trip to new york. deal.
 
*slicknik25* @MuseumModernArt usual general info (hrs, events, special exhibits, etc), film calendar, news, updates about the line
 
*nicolevml* @MuseumModernArt usual general info (hrs, events, special exhibits, etc), film calendar, news, updates about the line
 
*RumbleART* @MuseumModernArt We're designing an app as well\! Definitely a calendar of events, and teaser images from various exhibitions.
 
*skyekat* @MuseumModernArt Your audio commentary is great, but also interactive info on the items on display would be great, with links to more info
 
*wagnerinstitute* @MuseumModernArt artist bios, and other works by the artist in the collection or not in the collection
 
*olovsu* @MuseumModernArt geo tagging for art/design/architecture city walks
 
*GrtGrndLdr* @MuseumModernArt possibility to see all of the general exhibition on app. History of featured artists.
 
*scotsullivan* @MuseumModernArt QR code - behind the scenes info.. typographic risks, general design risks..
 
*jennbarnett* @MuseumModernArt hours, directions, info on current special exhibits, notices of any exhibits/areas that might be closed that day, tickets
 
*apbrenn* @MuseumModernArt Floor plans and exhibition dates with alerts would be fantastic.
 
*jonrendell* @MuseumModernArt WANTS re: Museum app - List of podcasts for download to tour various exhibits.
 
*shadow* @MuseumModernArt it depends which museum; I loosely tossed around what I'd want in an @MattressFactory iPhone app but no time to write one.
 
*LLJessR* @MuseumModernArt maps of the museum, stream audio tours....
 
*BStephenson* @MuseumModernArt Also, if your iPhone app can make fart sounds and also be a flashlight, that would be killer\!
 
*emilbeckwilcox* @MuseumModernArt gps map of galleries, option to tag favorite pieces and view other visitors faves, dwnld music to correspond with art
 
*hummingbirdx* @MuseumModernArt tabs for: current exhibits, movies, special events - each item clickable for further detail.  And tab for flagged items
 
*ofbondstreet* @MuseumModernArt a map to find your favorite artists in the different galleries
 
*MataHariMeow* @MuseumModernArt User comments for individual pieces. Easy # access for looking up art works, similar works we may find interesting.
 
*antennaaudio* @MuseumModernArt ...One answer? Check out AntennaAudio's beautiful new app #Pentimento. Been a great success thus far\!
 
*TheUnknownChef* @MuseumModernArt to be able to browse a current exhibit
 
*floodfish* @MuseumModernArt Come to think of it, that could be the same app for many museums\! They'd just have to be using the same schema.
 
*floodfish* @MuseumModernArt Use GPS/compass to show my location on floorplan and which art I'm standing near, click on art for text/audio/etc about it
 
*bailart* @MuseumModernArt ....Calender of events, works of art they are displaying
 
*irasocol* @NYHistory @MuseumModernArt 1st, not just iPhone. Build cross platform-be less elitist. 2nd, for MOMA? Free admission app
 
*ryan_whitehead* @MuseumModernArt social element is key\!
 
*ryan_whitehead* @MuseumModernArt guide to "related" works in the museum & other museums, "timeline" linking to non-art events, virtual "commenting", etc.
 
*KimVallee* @MuseumModernArt I would like to have easy access to the schedule of the current exhibits. Even reserve/buy my tickets 4 tours on my iPhone
 
*nytbw* @MuseumModernArt gallery guides & upcoming events.  being able to browse through your collection via iPhone would also be cool.
 
*sandman_gr* @MuseumModernArt news feeds for current shows, updated info on admission hours/ticket pricing, info on queueing, display of the day feature
 
*kjhin* @MuseumModernArt I think the schedules, introductions and the last day alert of exhibitions and events should be the #1 for the iPhone app.
 
*MaxwellKnubee* @MuseumModernArt high quality pics of featured artist, and house collection w/ descriptions
 
*morgst* @MuseumModernArt 1) an app could give you information on an object you are looking at, or suggest resources on it. 2) a site specific game.
 
*CarlNYC* @MuseumModernArt and I should be able to enter audio guide numbers while in the museum to listen through my headphones
 
*TaraLSF* @MuseumModernArt with map & audio tour, option to submit order for materials related to artist or work, then pick up in museum store
 
*CarlNYC* @MuseumModernArt something that describes upcoming exhibits and gives member preview dates
 
*SarahM* @MuseumModernArt Easy ways to look up Wikipedia and other relevant write-ups on the individual works of art, the collections, the bldg, etc.
 
*sampocker* @MuseumModernArt stun gun.
 
*richaviles* @MuseumModernArt Virtual tour, ticket purchasing, new exhibit notification, trivia, ability to interact with a display at the museum
 
*BStephenson* @MuseumModernArt Would be great if the museum iPhone app could scan an item, bring up info AND bring up related objects at other museums.
 
*mcmvanbree* @MuseumModernArt audio tour; Yelp-like reviews of museum + exhibitions, buying tickets (skip the line\!); buying books; links to info on art
 
*TaraLSF* @MuseumModernArt maps with geo locating, audio tours based on specific location & route thru museum
 
*troyrhoades* @MuseumModernArt I would like to see a catalogue of the permanent collection with info, exhibition statements, special announcements, etc
 
*creativerachel* @MuseumModernArt interactive audio tours
 
*oceana_roll* @MuseumModernArt info about artwork and artists.