Google announced a redesigned Arts & Culture mobile app on September 28, 2026. The app draws on material from museums, artists, and cultural institutions. Its new conversational search pairs answers to ordinary questions with images and curated stories, so a reader can explore a topic without first knowing a particular artwork title. Google says the refreshed app is rolling out globally. Source
What changes in the app
The homepage now gathers short cultural stories, daily highlights, and access to interactive tools in one feed. Search results combine explanations with visual material from partner archives. This is an update to the way the existing collection is explored, rather than a separate app that people must install. Source
Experiments and places
Chrono Look lets people virtually try historical clothing, while Dial-an-Artist simulates conversations with historical artists. City Guide adds 27 destinations with landmarks and cultural events. Google directs readers to update the app through Google Play or the Apple App Store and check the new interface as the global rollout reaches them. Source