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How to Install and Use a Translation App for our Museum Signs

Below are 6 simple steps to install and use a translation app for reading the museum signs. This way, the Klimaatmuseum (Climate Museum) is accessible in every language!

In this guide, we’ll use Google Translate. This app is safe, free and available for both Android and iPhone.

Step 1: Open your app store
– Android: open the Google Play Store
– iPhone (iOS): open the App Store

Step 2: Search for the Google Translate app
Type “Google Translate” in the search bar.
Check that the publisher is Google LLC.

Step 3: Install the app
Tap “Install” (Android) or “Download” (iPhone).
Wait until the installation is complete.

Step 4: Open the app
Tap “Open” once the installation is finished.
Allow the app to access your camera when prompted. This is necessary to scan and translate signs.

Step 5: Choose your languages
Set the languages as follows:
– From: the language on the museum signs (Dutch)
– To: your language (English or any other language)

Step 6: Translate instantly
Tap the camera icon in the app.
Point your camera at the museum sign.
The app will display the translation directly on your screen, so you can understand the text right away.

Enjoy the museum!