How to Get Started

1. Follow this link or search for “Bloomberg Connects” in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
2. Find Pacific Bonsai Museum
   • Search for “Pacific Bonsai Museum” or browse nearby locations.
   • Select your preferred language from 49 options supported by Google Translate.
   • Tap on our museum to access our digital guide.
3. Explore Our Collection
   • Use the digital guide before, during, or after your visit.
   • Find information on every bonsai on view using the “Look Up” feature.
   • Navigate our museum using the interactive map within the guide.
   • Listen to audio content about our historic collection.
   • Explore high-resolution images of our bonsai.

Features to Enhance Your Visit

• Audio Tours: Listen to staff and volunteer commentary and stories behind our bonsai
• Interactive Maps: Navigate the museum grounds with ease
• Behind-the-Scenes Content: Learn more about bonsai care and bonsai history
• Seasonal Highlights: Learn which trees are at their peak display during your visit
• Accessibility Features: Text-to-speech options, captions, and transcripts are available throughout

Tips for Usage

• Download the app before your visit using your home Wi-Fi
• Bring headphones for the best audio experience
• Make sure your phone is fully charged
• Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the museum

About Bloomberg Connects

We’re proud to collaborate with Bloomberg Philanthropies in bringing this digital guide to our visitors.

The Bloomberg Connects app is a digital platform showcasing cultural institutions worldwide, enabling easy access to arts and culture through mobile devices whenever and wherever you choose. Through this innovative app, you can discover and engage with more than 150 diverse collections spanning botanical gardens, performance venues, outdoor sculpture parks, and museums around the world.

Questions about using the app? Our volunteers and staff are happy to assist you during your visit, or send us an email.