CalMigration

CalMigration: California Migration Museum’s Immersive Audio Tours

Description:

Explore California’s migration history with the California Migration Museum. Our “Migrant Footsteps” series of immersive audio walks takes you through neighborhoods across California, bringing stories of welcome, exclusion, displacement, and resistance to life through audio, music, and augmented reality. Whether you're a local looking to rediscover your roots, a student studying this history or a tourist seeking to dive into California's vibrant past, this app is your gateway to discovering how migration has shaped the Golden State -- and how it continues to do so.

Key Features:

1. Immersive History Experience:
Embark on meticulously crafted walking tours of California neighborhoods, narrated by historians, storytellers, and locals.
Immerse yourself in captivating stories, anecdotes, and first-hand accounts of California arrivals, from the Gold Rush to the present day.

2. Explore Neighborhoods:
Discover hidden gems, iconic landmarks, and lesser-known historic sites in neighborhoods across California.
Uncover the secrets and untold stories that have shaped the state’s cultural landscape.

3. Geo-location:
Get real-time location-based prompts, ensuring you begin in-person tours at the correct starting point.

4. Historical Photos & Videos:
Enhance your understanding of California's migration history with a rich collection of archival photos, delivered en-route via augmented reality, that provide a visual window into the past.


Why Choose CalMigration?

Experience history outside of the brick-and-mortar walls of a typical museum: Calmigration’s “Migrant Footsteps” tours take you through the very streets where history was made.

Educational Enrichment: Bring history to life in the classroom or as an independent learner, with tours that align with educational standards.
Preserve Heritage: Celebrate and preserve the diverse cultures and legacies of California's communities by engaging with their migration journeys.
Local Insight: Rediscover your local neighborhood or explore a new one, gaining a fresh perspective on your surroundings.
Tourist Experience: For visitors, CalMigration offers an immersive experience to connect with the state's vibrant history, complementing your travel itinerary.

Download CalMigration and immerse yourself in the stories that have defined California—and continue to shape its future.

Technical Notes:

Continued use of GPS running in the background can decrease battery life. We recommend fully charging your device prior to taking a tour.
The audio sounds best with earbuds or headphones connected to your device.
We recommend downloading the tours via wifi at home before heading to the starting point.