Stronger together.
We’re building a platform that enhances collection engagement and digital storytelling. Urban Archive connects people, places, and cultural institutions so that the public can learn about history where it happened.
Get your collections out in the open.
Urban Archive will help you grow your digital audience by providing you with tools to share your collection. With story maps, kiosk integrations, crowd-sourcing capabilities, and monthly analytics reports, we empower organizations to connect with a new digital audience.
The ApplicationS
Our applications enable the public to explore your collections within an easy-to-use map-based interface. By aggregating the collections of multiple partners into one centralized resource we provide the public with a comprehensive research tool that educates and entertains. Learn more
CUSTOM PROJECTS
Create custom projects (white-label sites) that support exhibitions, public programs, and research projects. These custom sites are created with your collections, your data, and your branding. Learn more
Kiosk Integrations
Extend the reach of your collections by becoming a collaborator in our LinkNYC partnership. Each day millions of people across New York are exposed to the collections of our partner organizations through this award-winning integration. Learn more
Case Studies
Museum of the City of New York
MCNY has integrated over 50,000 assets into the platform. Through Urban Archive integrations, those assets now generate over 400 million annual impressions. Learn more
QUEENS PUBLIC LIBRARY
Through various grant initiatives, QPL has helped Urban Archive spearhead the development of our custom projects (white-label sites). This development opens the door for other organizations to benefit from the creation of this technology. Learn more
NEWBURGH fREE LIBRARY
The City of Newburgh was the first consortium of partners to join Urban Archive outside of NYC. Today, tens of thousands of people are exploring the rich history and collections of the region.
Become a Partner
We are continuously enhancing our platform to provide you with the latest tools and features.
If you already have a CMS or collections portal, it’s easy to migrate your data to Urban Archive.