Canadian Tank Museum
Cross-platform mobile app for the Canadian Tank Museum — bringing military history to life
In Development
About
Building a cross-platform mobile application for the Canadian Tank Museum using Expo and React Native. The app serves as a digital companion for museum visitors and remote history enthusiasts, featuring interactive exhibit guides, audio tours, event scheduling, and educational content about Canadian military history.
Features
- Interactive exhibit guides with rich media
- Audio tour narration for self-guided visits
- Event calendar and push notifications
- Offline support for in-museum use
- Educational content and historical timelines
- Visitor feedback and engagement tools
Tech Stack
Updates
March 18, 2026
Exhibit guide module complete
Finished the core exhibit guide module with support for images, descriptions, and linked audio narration. The module works fully offline once content is cached.
March 5, 2026
Push notification system integrated
Integrated Expo push notifications for event reminders and new exhibit announcements. Supports both iOS and Android with topic-based subscription.
February 20, 2026
Project kickoff and architecture design
Completed the initial architecture design with the museum team. Chose Expo for cross-platform development to maximize reach on both iOS and Android with a single codebase.
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Get in Touch
Interested in a similar project? Reach me at milan@findmilan.ca