Interactive History Apps for Schools & Museums

interactive_installations_museums_schools — Students discover their community’s past through a modern interactive exhibit.

Interactive History Services

We design and deploy school and museum apps with UK-wide installation, touchscreen kiosks, and ongoing technical support.

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About Our History Apps

HistoryApps combines pedagogy and technology to create interactive history apps for schools and museums across the UK.

Designed to spark curiosity and deepen understanding, our touchscreen learning experiences engage students and visitors through immersive, curriculum-aligned content — from Ancient Civilisations to modern history.

Used in classrooms, galleries, and interactive kiosks, our solutions make history accessible, memorable, and impactful for all learners.

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School children using interactive digital displays and tablets in a National Gallery learning space. — Primary school students explore art and history using interactive technology

WW2 Blitz Interactive App for Schools & Museums

**Bring the drama of the Blitz to life** with this immersive interactive history app. Designed for KS2 and KS3 learners, students explore air raids, evacuation, and life on the Home Front through engaging visuals and activities.
Perfect for classrooms, touchscreen displays, and museum installations, this app supports curriculum-aligned learning while creating an emotional connection to one of Britain’s most defining moments.

WW1 – World War One for World War One Interactive Learning

ww1 for kids — **Introduce students to the key events of World War One** through an accessible and engaging digital experience. This app simplifies complex history into interactive timelines, quizzes, and visual storytelling.
Ideal for primary classrooms and museum education spaces, it helps children understand causes, trench life, and the war’s global impact.

Victorian Era Interactive App for Schools & Museums

The Victorians for kids — **Step into Victorian Britain** with this richly illustrated interactive app. Explore industry, empire, daily life, and social change through engaging activities designed for young learners.
A perfect addition to classroom teaching or museum displays, encouraging curiosity and deeper understanding of the period.

Ancient Greece Interactive App for KS2 Learning

ancient greece for kids — **Explore the fascinating world of Ancient Greece.**
This interactive educational app introduces children to the people, ideas and inventions that shaped one of the most influential civilizations in history. Through engaging visuals, voice-overs and simple explanations, young learners can discover Greek mythology, daily life in Athens, the origins of democracy, the Olympic Games and the legendary heroes of ancient stories. Designed for both classroom and home learning, the app encourages curiosity while helping children build a strong foundation in ancient history.

Timeline of inventions

**Discover the inventions and discoveries that changed the world.**
Explore the key innovations that shaped human history. From the invention of the alphabet and the first ships to the steam engine and modern technology, this interactive timeline brings history to life for young learners.
Designed for children and students, the app presents major breakthroughs through simple explanations, engaging visuals and interactive scenes.
Travel through time and explore how ideas, technology and creativity helped transform the world.

History Word Search App – Fun Learning for KS1 & KS2

**Reinforce historical vocabulary** through interactive word search challenges. This app combines learning and play, helping students retain key terms across multiple history topics.
Great for classroom starters, early finishers, or informal learning zones in museums.

Ancient Greek Alphabet Learning App for Schools

**Introduce students to the foundations of language** and classical civilisation with this interactive Greek alphabet app. Learners explore letters, sounds, and cultural context in a simple, engaging format.
Ideal for cross-curricular learning, linking history, language, and literacy.

History Of Flight

The Vikings

Vikings for kids — **Viking History for Kids**
Step into the world of the Vikings with **Viking History for Kids**, an immersive and interactive app designed to bring ancient history to life.
Perfect for classroom use and home learning, this engaging experience combines storytelling, exploration and hands-on activities to help children understand Viking life, culture and mythology in a fun and memorable way.

Live Installation Project – WW2 Blitz Shelter Experience

Bringing History to Life Inside a Real WW2 Shelter

We are currently developing a bespoke interactive installation to accompany an original World War II air raid shelter built during the Blitz in the UK.

This immersive project combines multiple touchscreen displays with custom-built interactive experiences, allowing visitors to explore life during the Blitz through storytelling, visuals, and hands-on discovery.

Designed for both educational groups and the general public, the installation transforms a historic space into a powerful, engaging learning environment.

💡 Key Features

✔ Multi-screen interactive experience
✔ Custom-built content tailored to the Blitz
✔ Designed for schools, families & visitors
✔ Seamless integration into heritage spaces
✔ Built for high engagement and repeat visits

Our award-winning collection of interactive history apps is designed for schools, museums, and cultural spaces across the UK. Fully compatible with touchscreen displays, each app combines curriculum-aligned content with engaging, student-friendly design. ✔ KS1, KS2 & KS3 ready ✔ Ideal for classrooms, galleries & learning zones ✔ Easy installation with ongoing support ✔ Designed to increase engagement and retention Transform passive learning into immersive discovery.

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