Collect Micro-Donations and Engage Your Visitors in Crowdfunding Campaigns with amuseapp
Travel enthusiasts know it well: many of the world’s major museums, such as the British Museum in London, offer free access to their visitors and rely on visitor donations for support.
However, collecting donations and launching crowdfunding campaigns is not easy, especially for a small museum. It involves setting up payment stations and kiosks, printing informational materials, and dealing with complex regulatory and tax issues.
Or, you can choose amuseapp!
amuseapp offers a new donations and crowdfunding feature for all participating museums—even those with a free plan! Directly from the app, at the end of the visit, or by scanning a QR Code, your visitors can contribute to the restoration of an artwork, support an event, or simply help cover the general expenses of your museum.
This new feature not only makes it easier for museums to gain financial support but also significantly engages visitors, turning them into true supporters of cultural heritage.
How do donations work?
The donation process has been designed to be simple, quick, and secure. Here’s how it works:
- Download and open amuseapp for Android or iOS:
- Go to the museum’s tab: visitors can access the museum’s tab by searching for it directly from the search bar or by scanning the QR Code displayed at the ticket office.
- Click to donate: With a simple click on the “donate now” button, the visitor is asked for the amount they wish to donate.
- Secure payment with Stripe: The donation is processed through Stripe, a world-leading payment platform known for its security and reliability.
The process is extremely fast, allowing donations to be completed in less than 1 minute.
What is Stripe?
Stripe is an online payment platform used by millions of businesses worldwide. It is renowned for its security, efficiency, and ease of use. By using Stripe, we ensure that every transaction is protected and that donors can contribute with peace of mind.
Benefits for Museums
- Access to additional funds: Collecting donations through amuseapp provides museums with an additional channel to obtain vital funds to support cultural activities and projects.
- Visitor engagement: Visitors are not just spectators but can become active supporters of the museum, creating a deeper connection with culture and traditions.
- Simplicity and convenience: The donation process is intuitive and requires just a few clicks, making it more likely that visitors will make a donation.
- Transaction security: By using Stripe, donations are managed securely and professionally, increasing donor trust.
Case Study: Fire Museum ‘MANGIA FUOCO’
The Fire Museum is the first museum to leverage this new feature.
The initiative aims to keep alive the history and traditions related to Molise’s fire rituals. With visitor collaboration, the museum can fund this local intangible heritage, supporting innovation and community involvement.
How to get started
If you are a museum and wish to use this feature, the process is simple.
Contact the amuseapp team, and we will guide you step-by-step in integrating the donation feature into your profile.
We hope this new feature can help many museums preserve and enhance their cultural treasures. Stay tuned to discover more success stories and see how your donations are making a difference!
Download amuseapp today and discover how you can help support local culture and traditions!
