How does the art get mapped?

New art is added every day by users like you! All you need to do is download Museo: The Art Tourism App for your iPhone, iPad or Android device. Once you're logged in, click the center icon in the bottom menu to load the catalog form. Be sure to toggle to Institute Art or Public Art depending on the type of location the artwork is in. Museum, gallery and institute curators can also add art to the map via the app or by signing up for a Museo curator portal account.

​Can I add art to the map?​

Yes! Anyone can download Museo: The Art Tourism App and catalog art onto the global art map. 

Why should I catalog art to the Museo map?​​

When you catalog art to the Museo map, it helps people around the world to find it! It supports artists and institutes and contributes to the mission of this project. You can choose to get public or anonymous credit for your submissions. Museo is like a giant global scavenger hunt!

What do the different color pins mean?​

Teal pins represent Institute Art and blue pins represent Public Art.

What is Institute Art vs. Public Art?​

Institute Art is artwork found indoors at a museum, gallery, government building, school, business, restaurant, etc. that is not publicly accessible 24/7. Public Art is artwork found in public spaces that can be seen at any time of day, such as a mural or statue. 

What is the goal of Museo: The Art Tourism App?

Museo: The Art Tourism App was invented to help people find art by their favorite artists. Using the app, you can easily favorite your most admired artists and art institutes to filter the global art map to show just what you love the most. It makes it easier to locate art and to ensure you never miss art by your favorites when you are near it. Museo also helps people to learn about new artists, special art exhibits, and to plan art tourism when traveling to new places.

The Museo Team hopes that this platform will support artists and art institutes globally by connecting the world with all of the amazing art there is to see. We hope it gives modern artists a free platform to showcase their work and that it helps increase ticket sales at art museums by helping people understand what is on view and available to be seen. 

I work at a museum, gallery or institute. Can I update the art that's been mapped at my location?​

Yes! You can sign up for a curator account by visiting here. We offer four different level memberships including a Platinum membership where you can customize your experience. Contact The Museo Team directly for Platinum memberships and with any questions you may have. Institutes benefit from having a curator membership so that they can carefully moderate what is being advertised at their institute to ensure the information is correct and up to date. Curators can verify the art submissions sent in by users and can also add images via the portal to expand on their patrons' experiences. 

I'm an artist. Can I add my art to the map?

​So long as your art is on display in a public space or at an institute (i.e. museum, gallery, etc.) then yes, you certainly can! You also can then be found in our catalog of artists making it possible for users to favorite you in-app. 

I took a picture of a mural and I want to add it to the map. What should I do?

​If you can, catalog it immediately! If you turn on location services, it makes it easy to grab your location and input the info before you walk away. It only takes about 30-60 seconds to catalog an artwork. If you took a photo and have to get going before cataloging the artwork, make sure to notate the address because you'll need it when you do catalog the art.

How do art submissions get approved?​

The Museo Docent checks for submissions around the clock and will approve them as soon as possible!

Are any art submissions not approved?​

Sometimes The Museo Docent is not able to approve a submission. The reason may be because it is a duplicate, the image is poor quality or has people in it, or the listing is missing vital information. We are working on adding a notification feature in-app so that users get notified if their submission has been rejected.

I found art on the map that's missing details I have. What can I do? 

Use the support form to submit the information and we will update it accordingly.

I found art on the map that is no longer there/on view. What can I do?

Use the support form to let us know and we will look into it further. If confirmed, we will remove it from the map.

I am an artist and I don't want my art on the Museo map. What can I do?​

Use the support form to let us know and we will remove your name from the catalog and any of your art that has been added to the map. Museo was created by artists and we do not want any artist to feel uncomfortable with their art being featured on our global art map. Our goal is to uplift and support artists. 

Can I add a photo for institute art?

Our app is currently designed to allow users to upload only public art photos. If you are in an institute and photograph art that you have cataloged, you can email the photo to museo@ilyguts.com and the Museo Docent will add it to your submission!

Is it okay for Museo to display images of art?

The Museo Team put a great deal of thought, research and legal consultation into this matter. Museo was made by artists, and as a team we all found it very important to design the platform in a way that would not infringe on anyone's work. We keep the images in thumbnail size specifically to ensure they cannot be taken or misused after being found on the Museo platform. We also use thumbnail size photos to keep the images within the scope of Fair Use and for educational purposes only. If you are an artist and there is a photo of your work on our platform that you want removed, please notify us at our support link.

How many people can catalog the same work of art?

Just one! Be the first and choose to receive public or anonymous credit for your submission. 

Who is the Museo mascot character?

Docent is Museo's trusty art tourism guide! They will help you to find art using our search form, keep track of your favorite artists, and notify you about special exhibits you might want to see.

How does the search feature work?​

You can use the search feature on the website and in-app to filter the map by location, artist, title, medium, era, object number, verified status or cataloger! 

What is on the app that isn't on the website?​

The Museo website is our simplified platform, however if you download the app you can access features like cataloging, favorites and events!

Can I catalog buildings and landmarks?​

At this time Museo does not accept submissions of buildings or non-sculpture based landmarks.

Can I upload Public Art photos that I or other people are in?​

We reject Public Art submissions that have photos including people in them.

Does Museo cost anything?​

Museo is 100% free!

If I get a premium subscription in-app, what does that get me?

Users can get a premium subscription in-app for only $3.99 annually. This means ad-free app enjoyment and unlimited cataloging capabilities!

Why does Museo limit cataloging to five artworks per day for unpaid users?

The Museo Team is grateful for the effort our users are putting in to catalog art on the global art map! We chose to limit cataloging to give everyone an equal and fair shot at adding art to the map. However, we do offer unlimited cataloging to paid users as a perk for upgrading as the proceeds from the premium accounts help us to fund further Museo development. ​

Is Museo: The Art Tourism App run by a major corporation?

No, Museo is family owned and operated and all funding has been from in-house investments. 

Where do Museo's proceeds go?

Museo is not profitable at this time, however if the platform ever does yield profit it will go directly into funding development. We do have a dream of giving back to Community Art Education initiatives if we are every able to do so!