Case study: MUMAC - Cimbali Group's Coffee Machine Museum
"Thanks to amuseapp, we've been able to offer our visitors an audio guide in 12 languages"
Discover the experience of MUMAC – Cimbali Group’s Coffee Machine Museum with amuseapp’s audio guide.
MUMAC - Cimbali Group's Coffee Machine Museum
MUMAC, the Cimbali Group’s Coffee Machine Museum, located in Binasco, just outside Milan, is an exhibition space dedicated to the history and evolution of espresso coffee machines. Inaugurated in 2012, this corporate museum represents a unique cultural heritage that tells the story of Italian espresso through an extraordinary collection of coffee machines from different eras, historical documents, and advertising materials.
What were the main challenges your museum faced before adopting amuseapp?
Communicating with foreign visitors who didn’t speak Italian or English. We often organize visits in these two languages, but we needed support, like an audio guide, that would also allow tourists of other nationalities to enjoy an engaging visit experience and better discover the history and richness of our exhibition.
Additionally, we chose a solution that allows visitors to explore independently, enriching their experience and optimizing MUMAC’s activities.
Did you have other audio guide systems before amuseapp?
Before amuseapp, we offered visitors an audio guide in various languages through an app that was created specifically for MUMAC. However, it proved to be obsolete over time, requiring constant updates, and eventually fell into disuse.
Why did you choose amuseapp?
What immediately impressed us during the introductory call with the team was the clarity with which the solution was presented to us, as well as Francesco and Paolo’s transparent approach. We immediately felt comfortable and perceived availability and reliability in the amuseapp team.
Other aspects that convinced us to choose amuseapp were the innovative use of artificial intelligence and the simultaneous reading and translation feature. These elements were decisive in our decision because they make the experience more accessible and engaging.
How has amuseapp contributed to improving the visitor experience at your museum?
Implementing the amuseapp audio guide in twelve languages (Italian, English, Spanish, French, German, Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Polish, Swedish, and Portuguese) has allowed MUMAC to offer foreign visitors a complete and engaging visit experience in their native language. As a result, this has made MUMAC a more accessible and inclusive museum with an increasing focus on corporate social responsibility.
Thanks to amuseapp’s flexibility, we’ve made different itineraries available, allowing each visitor to choose the one that best suits their needs. At MUMAC, it’s now possible to explore the museum with an introductory itinerary, a shorter more concise one, or an extended one. Additionally, we’ve created thematic routes, including an itinerary dedicated to the evolution of the barista, one on fun facts about “Il Cimbalino,” and one focused on Design. We were also able to create a special itinerary for the FAI Autumn Days 2024. Throughout the process, the amuseapp team supported us in modifying and updating the content.
"amuseapp is useful, dynamic, intuitive, and easy to use"
And the visitors? How did they find using the audio guide from their smartphones?
Visitors have never encountered any particular obstacles in using the app; in fact, they’ve always found it very intuitive, and once they set their preferred language, they’ve always been able to visit the museum independently. We haven’t had any negative feedback. It’s easy to download and use.
What changes have you noticed since adopting amuseapp?
We’ve had an increase in visits overall and, compared to the first months of adopting the audio guide, we’ve seen an increase in people using amuseapp.
Are visitors satisfied with the audio guide?
Typically, the audio guide is used more by foreign visitors than by Italian audiences, and it has always been appreciated. The shorter route is considered appropriate for the exhibition as it’s not too long but still provides many interesting details and information.
Have you noticed improvements in amuseapp's technological solution since adoption?
We adopted amuseapp in 2023 and have noticed that the interface has improved significantly compared to the beginning.
How would you describe amuseapp?
“Useful, dynamic, intuitive, easy to use”
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