Professional museum & exhibition voiceover services
Bring every artefact, artwork, and historical narrative to life with immersive audio experiences that educate, engage, and inspire your visitors.
We partner with museums, galleries, heritage sites, and cultural curators to create compelling audio content that transforms the visitor experience. Our unique approach combines meticulous historical accuracy with authentic, engaging narration, delivered by professional voice artists from around the world. We help you tell your stories with the clarity, emotion, and respect they deserve, creating a lasting impression long after a visit ends.
What is museum & exhibition voiceover?
Museum and exhibition voiceover is the art of creating professional audio narration to accompany physical or digital exhibits. This includes everything from comprehensive audio tours that guide visitors through a collection, to detailed descriptions for a single gallery, and interactive voice prompts for multimedia installations. The goal is to provide context, tell compelling stories, and make complex information accessible and engaging for a diverse audience.
The production of this narration requires more than just a clear voice. It demands a deep understanding of the subject matter, whether it’s historical events, scientific principles, or artistic interpretation. The tone must be carefully matched to the atmosphere of the exhibition-be it reverent, educational, or playful. A successful voiceover enhances the visual experience, creating an immersive soundscape that deepens understanding and creates a more memorable connection between the visitor and the exhibit.
Types of museum & exhibition voiceover projects
Audio tours
A well-narrated audio tour creates a seamless and informative journey for your visitors. We produce clear, engaging, and easy-to-follow audio guides that provide valuable context and storytelling for your entire collection, ensuring your audience feels connected and guided from start to finish.
Gallery guides
For specific collections or temporary exhibitions, a focused gallery guide can illuminate the details of each artefact or artwork. Our voice artists adapt their tone to match the subject, delivering everything from respectful historical narration to insightful art criticism that enriches the visitor’s interpretation.
Interactive exhibits
Modern exhibits often require dynamic, responsive audio. We record voiceovers for touch screens, motion-activated displays, and other interactive elements, providing clear instructions and engaging feedback that encourages visitor participation and exploration.
Historical narration
Bringing history to life requires authenticity and a powerful storytelling ability. Our voice artists are skilled at delivering historical narration that is both accurate and emotionally resonant, helping to transport your audience to another time and place with a voice that feels both credible and captivating.
Multimedia installations
From introductory films to ambient soundscapes and video displays, professional voiceovers ensure your multimedia content is clear, high-quality, and fully integrated into the exhibition’s atmosphere. We produce broadcast-ready audio that complements your visual production and enhances the overall sensory experience.
Accessibility and descriptive audio
Inclusivity is vital for any public institution. We create detailed descriptive audio for visually impaired visitors, carefully narrating the visual elements of an exhibit to ensure everyone can experience your collection. This service helps you meet accessibility standards and welcome a wider audience.
Why professional voiceovers matter
Deeper visitor engagement
Static information panels can be overlooked in a visually rich environment. A professional voiceover transforms passive viewing into an active listening experience. By creating an emotional connection and narrating the hidden stories behind the artefacts, our voiceovers capture visitors’ attention, making the exhibition more memorable, impactful, and likely to generate positive reviews.
Enhanced learning and interpretation
Complex historical contexts, scientific principles, or artistic concepts can be difficult to convey through text alone. A skilled narrator can break down intricate information, using pacing, tone, and emphasis to improve comprehension and retention. Professional voiceovers help to clearly interpret the curator’s vision, ensuring the core educational messages of your exhibit are understood and appreciated by visitors of all ages and backgrounds.
Improved accessibility and inclusivity
A truly public space is one that everyone can access. Professional voiceovers are essential for creating an inclusive experience. Through descriptive audio for visually impaired visitors and multilingual localisation for international tourists, you remove barriers and ensure your collection can be enjoyed by the widest possible audience. This commitment to accessibility strengthens your institution’s reputation and fulfils its public service mission.
A consistent and immersive atmosphere
Every element of an exhibition contributes to its overall atmosphere, and sound is one of the most powerful tools at your disposal. A professional voiceover, combined with thoughtful sound design, creates a cohesive and immersive soundscape that reinforces your theme. It ensures a high-quality, polished feel throughout the visitor journey, elevating the perceived value and professionalism of your exhibition.
Our museum & exhibition voiceover process
- Brief submission – You share your script, curator’s notes, target audience profile, and any reference materials to establish the project’s goals.
- Voice talent selection – Based on your brief, we curate a selection of suitable voice artists with proven experience in narration and the specific tone your project requires.
- Script review & direction – We work with you to ensure every detail is correct, confirming the accurate pronunciation of historical names, locations, and technical terms before recording begins.
- Recording & production – Our artists record in professional studios, delivering crisp, clear audio that is expertly edited and mastered for any playback environment, from headphones to gallery speakers.
- Revisions & delivery – We conduct final quality checks and accommodate any refinements. The final audio files are delivered, named, and formatted for seamless integration into your audio guide system, app, or installation.
Voice talent expertise
Our voice artists are more than just narrators; they are expert storytellers. They possess the unique ability to convey complex information with clarity and emotion, adapting their performance to suit the subject matter. Many have specific domain expertise in narrating historical, scientific, or artistic content.
We guarantee pronunciation accuracy for even the most challenging terminology. Our talent’s control over tone, pacing, and inflection ensures that every recording respects the material and connects authentically with your audience, elevating your exhibit from a simple display to a truly engaging experience.
Voice styles, languages & accents
From a local guide to a global tour, we provide the voice that best represents your collection and connects with your diverse audience.
- Voice styles – We offer a range of styles including authoritative, warm, documentary, conversational, and character-driven to perfectly match the tone of your exhibition.
- Languages – We produce multilingual audio tours and guides in over 100 languages, using only native-speaking voice artists to ensure authentic and accurate localisation for your international visitors.
- Accents & dialects – For projects requiring historical or regional authenticity, we can source voice talent with specific accents and dialects to add another layer of immersion.
Industries we serve
We collaborate with a wide range of cultural institutions to produce high-quality, bespoke audio experiences.
- Museums and heritage sites – We narrate historical events, bring artefacts to life, and guide visitors through sites of cultural significance.
- Art galleries – Our voiceovers provide critical interpretation, artist insights, and contextual information for classical and contemporary art collections.
- Science centres and planetariums – We specialise in explaining complex scientific concepts in a clear, engaging, and accessible way for audiences of all ages.
- Zoos and botanical gardens – We create educational and entertaining audio guides that inform visitors about the natural world.
- Visitor attractions and brand experiences – Our voiceovers help create immersive and memorable experiences for themed attractions and corporate exhibitions.
- Digital archives and online exhibitions – We voice virtual tours and narrate digital collections, making your content accessible to a global audience online.
Get started
Ready to enhance your visitor experience with professional voiceovers? Contact our team today to discuss your exhibition and receive a tailored quote.
Frequently asked questions
How do you ensure historical or technical accuracy in the narration?
Accuracy is paramount. Our process includes a thorough script review where we collaborate directly with your curators or subject matter experts. We create detailed pronunciation guides for all technical terms, names, and places to ensure our voice artists deliver a flawless and authoritative recording.
Can you provide voiceovers in multiple languages for our international visitors?
Absolutely. Localisation is one of our core services. We can translate and record your script in over 100 languages, using only native-speaking voice artists who understand the cultural nuances needed to connect authentically with your international audience.
What is the process for selecting the right voice artist for our exhibition?
We begin with your brief to understand the desired tone, style, and demographic. From there, we provide a curated shortlist of professional voice artists whose experience matches your needs. You can listen to their samples and select the perfect voice to represent your collection.
How are the final audio files delivered?
We deliver audio files in any format you require. Whether you need MP3s for a mobile app, WAV files for a high-fidelity installation, or files split and named according to a specific tracklist for an audio guide system, we manage all technical aspects to ensure seamless integration.
Do you offer services like descriptive audio for accessibility?
Yes, we are committed to helping you create an inclusive experience for all visitors. We specialise in producing descriptive audio that clearly and respectfully narrates the key visual elements of your exhibits for visually impaired guests, ensuring they can fully engage with your content.
What is the typical turnaround time for an audio tour project?
The timeline depends on the length and complexity of the script and the number of languages required. Once we review your project details, we will provide a transparent and realistic production schedule, keeping you informed at every stage from recording to final delivery.